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Paul van Deth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Paul practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Paul van Deth 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 Paul van Deth is held by other lawyers.

Maud Manon is a Private Credit partner, member of the Global Finance practice and the firm's Private Capital industry group. With 25 years' experience, Maud's practice focuses on LBOs and leveraged acquisition finance, representing financial institutions (mainly debt funds) as well as sponsors and borrowers. Maud’s experience extends to the acquisition finance of listed companies, public offerings and block acquisitions. She also advises debtors, creditors and/or sponsors in the context...

Nicolas Partouche advises listed and non-listed businesses in their strategic acquisition and sale operations, transactions involving their capital, shareholder relations or partnerships. Nicolas also acts in cases involving businesses in difficulty and special situations, offering advice and litigation support, in amicable or judicial proceedings, for businesses, their directors, shareholders, investors, buyers and legal representatives.

Sophie Lafay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Sophie practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Sophie Lafay 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 Sophie Lafay 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.

Pascale Lagesse is a Partner and Founder of Bredin Prat’s Employment Law practice. She has over 30 years of experience advising international corporate clients on: the employment issues arising out of mergers & acquisitions and business divestitures individual disputes and complex collective disputes with unions and works councils large-scale restructuring projects as well as day-to-day employment advice and assistance Pascale is active in a variety of legal organizations and is cur...

François Couhadon is specialised in mergers and acquisitions, stock exchange and private equity. He advises listed and non-listed companies and investment funds in the context of national and international transactions, including acquisitions and assignments, public offerings, delisting, securities issues, restructuring, implementations of joint-ventures and shareholders agreements.

Anker Sorensen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Anker practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Anker Sorensen 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 Anker Sorensen is held by other lawyers.

Jean-Christophe Amy practises in mergers & acquisitions and corporate law. He has also developed an expertise in corporate taxation. He assists French and international groups, listed or not, for their corporate finance operations, such as acquisitions, divestitures or joint-ventures. He also advises his clients for the structuring and the implementation of complex group reorganizations. His practice covers notably health and life sciences, renewable energies, food & beverage and comm...

Olivier Lyon Lynch has developed a practice dedicated to players in the banking, financial and insurance sectors. On the banking and financial side, he assists them in any legal disputes they may encounter with their partners or customers. In this respect, Olivier has acted on behalf of numerous credit institutions and asset management companies in litigation cases involving fraud (Ponzi schemes, payment fraud, identity theft, etc.). He also assists financial institutions in disciplinary proc...