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Thomas has a diversified practice that emphasizes matters in international and domestic taxation, with special experience in advising private equity funds and managers with their leveraged buyouts and in capital development transaction as well as companies on their growth strategies or reorganizations. Over the years, Thomas Pulcini earned the trust of many leading players in private equity across Europe, advising them in major mid-market LBO transactions with a nexus to France.

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...

Charlotte Michaud provides guidance and advice to human resources and legal departments of both French and international companies and groups on all aspects of employment law. This includes both their day-to-day management of labor relations with employee representative bodies, and during complex operations and reorganizations. She handles cases related to company transfers and collective layoffs, as well as issues related to working hours, compensation, and mobility. She also assists compani...

After having been Legal Director of a multinational group for many years, Julien Girard works in public business law, construction and real estate law in the context of major infrastructure projects, both in terms of advice and litigation, as well as in matters of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). His multidisciplinary training, his teaching activities as well as years of experience as legal director have enabled him to acquire very operational legal expertise, both with large industrial...

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.

Bertrand Delafaye is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Bertrand practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Bertrand Delafaye 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 Bertrand Delafaye is held by other lawyers.

Alexandre Marque is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Alexandre practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandre Marque 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 Alexandre Marque is held by other lawyers.

Alexandre Blestel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Alexandre practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandre Blestel since 2010. 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 Alexandre Blestel is held by other lawyers.

Julien Cheval is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Julien practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Julien Cheval 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 Julien Cheval 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.