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Thomas Perrot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Thomas practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Perrot since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thomas Perrot is held by other lawyers.

Vincent Netter advises French and international clients, industrial companies and investment funds, in their acquisitions and restructurings. In this context, he assists them in transactions involving the implementation of complex contracts (partnerships, joint ventures, R&D contracts, etc.). Vincent also provides his clients with his regulatory expertise in specific sectors, such as defense and security or life sciences.

Xavier Norlain is an M&A partner, head of the Paris office and member of the Private Capital industry group. Xavier advises investment funds and family offices on leveraged buyouts, venture capital and development capital transactions, as well as industrial and services groups on their corporate finance operations, restructuring and external growth transactions. Xavier also advises managers in the negotiation of their status and their remuneration, as well as in the context of operations ...

Vincent Schmitt’s area of practice covers tax advice and tax litigation regarding both corporate and individual clients. He is mainly involved in international operations (including transfer pricing) and complex corporate structuring, domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions. He also advises international families with their investments in France or abroad and for international private tax planning. His practice area also covers all aspects of French tax litigation (defence fo...

Géraldine Machinet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Géraldine practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Géraldine Machinet since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Géraldine Machinet is held by other lawyers.

Philippe Guibert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Competition / Antitrust Law, European Union Law and Litigation. Philippe practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Philippe Guibert since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Philippe Guibert is held by other lawyers.

Catherine Castro has strong expertise in the real estate sector: acquisitions/takeovers of completed or in future state of completion buildings, acquisitions/takeovers of immovable assets portfolios, sale and leaseback, leases (commercial leases, including in future state of completion), construction and property development.Catherine Castro specializes in all kinds of assets: offices, warehouses, complex buildings. She participated in numerous transactions in the hotel industry in France and...

Jérémy Chiche is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jérémy practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jérémy Chiche since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jérémy Chiche is held by other lawyers.

Alexandre Tron, partner and co-founder of VOLT Associés, is in charge of the Financing department. Alexandre practices banking and financial law, particularly acquisition financing, syndicated financing, and structured financing. He regularly advises lending institutions (credit institutions, mezzanine funds, and debt funds) and borrowers (funds or corporates) on their financing or debt restructuring transactions.

Julien Mayeras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Julien practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Julien Mayeras since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Julien Mayeras is held by other lawyers.