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Christian Saint-Palais is a Paris-based attorney with Le Borgne Saint-Palais Associés whose practice focuses on criminal defense , white-collar matters, and complex litigation. He holds a post-graduate diploma (DEA) in international public law and was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1992. In 1995, he joined the criminal defense practice founded by Jean-Yves Le Borgne. A former Secrétaire de la Conférence, Mr. Saint-Palais has represented clients in significant criminal proce...

Patrick Jaïs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Patrick practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Jaïs since 2013. 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 Patrick Jaïs is held by other lawyers.

Lynda Belaid is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lynda practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Lynda Belaid since 2026. 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 Lynda Belaid is held by other lawyers.

Annie advises investors and both private and listed companies on domestic and cross-border transactions, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and capital market transactions.

Maria acts as lead counsel in investor-state and commercial arbitration and litigation across a variety of industrial sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, banking, aviation and manufacturing. She also serves as arbitrator.

Cyrille DECAVELE primarily acts in the Corporate - Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Contracts & International Agreements practice areas. He advises French and foreign companies on specific corporate law issues and notably with regard to raising financing, company or asset sales and restructuring of groups of companies. Cyrille also has significant experience in commercial contracts and international agreements, in the field of distribution in particular. After practicing law...

Nicolas Faguer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Nicolas practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolas Faguer 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 Nicolas Faguer is held by other lawyers.

Marie-Muriel Barthelet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Equity Law. Marie-Muriel practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-Muriel Barthelet 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 Marie-Muriel Barthelet is held by other lawyers.

With 30 years’ experience, Thierry Brun is a recognised specialist in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and company restructuring. His multi-sectoral activity is mainly focused on international transactions for high-end clients including corporates and investment funds, both French and foreign, to whom he offers support in their strategic growth and/or restructuring projects in France and abroad. He also manages strategic litigation and arbitration proceedings related to his ar...

Emmanuel Raynaud is an acknowledged specialist in criminal law and procedure, and more particularly, in the labour-law aspects of criminal law. In 2001, he was elected Secrétaire de la Conférence du Stage. He advises and represents clients in the Criminal Courts throughout the proceedings. Maître Raynaud participates in conducting courses and audits on criminal risks; at the Paris Bar’s School he has been teaching a course entitled “Argument: its theoretical an...