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After he graduated from St Jean de Passy in Paris, Kiril Bougartchev studied at Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. He has post-graduate diplomas in Business Law (Magistère) and in Tax Law (DESS). He first worked as an intern at l’Oreal in Paris and carried out several internships at renowned US law firms (Coudert Brothers, etc.) and securities brokers (Morgan, Olmstead, Kennedy & Gardner), before he started his career in 1988 as an auditor at Arthur Andersen. A...

Guillaume Kellner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Guillaume practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Guillaume Kellner since 2014. 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 Guillaume Kellner is held by other lawyers.

Valery Diaz, partner of the Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Department of the firm, is an experienced bankruptcy counselor and litigator who has practiced for more than 15 years in this field. Valery assists a broad range of clients around Europe, in Germany and Spain notably, in restructuring and litigation matters. She offers the highest quality legal advice coupled with tailored service to deliver outstanding results to her clients and help their businesses succeed. Valery's practic...

Stéphanie Guedes da Costa focuses particularly on relations with employee representative bodies, professional elections, collective bargaining, as well as restructuring operations (including employee transfers, voluntary departure plans, and employment protection plans). She advises both French and international companies, providing support in both advisory and litigation matters (covering individual and collective issues). For many years, she has also assisted entities with mixed-stat...

Sébastien Boullier de Branche is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Sébastien practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Sébastien Boullier de Branche 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 Sébastien Boullier de Branche is held by other lawyers.

Magalie Dejoux is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Magalie practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Magalie Dejoux since 2027. 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 Magalie Dejoux is held by other lawyers.

For more than 25 years, Philippe Bouchez El Ghozi has developed top-level expertise and experience in the fields of business criminal law, internal investigations, compliance and business litigation, involving sensitive and complex cases requiring a thorough understanding of the economic, social, financial and media environment. As such, he enjoys extensive practice in the criminal, commercial and civil courts, as well as in the numerous inquiries and investigations carried out by the judicia...

Laurence Vanderstraete is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. Laurence practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Laurence Vanderstraete since 2027. 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 Laurence Vanderstraete is held by other lawyers.

Bruno Deffains is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Product Liability Litigation. Bruno practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Bruno Deffains 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 Bruno Deffains is held by other lawyers.

Corentin Coatalem is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Derivatives and Structured Finance Law. Corentin practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Corentin Coatalem since 2017. 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 Corentin Coatalem is held by other lawyers.