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Brian Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Brian, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cyril Deniaud advises French and foreign clients (listed companies, investment funds, institutional investors and banks) in connection with market transactions (takeover bids, IPOs, issues of shares or securities giving access to capital, delistings, management and employee shareholdings, etc.).

Fabrice Girard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Fabrice, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fabrice is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darko Adamovic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Project Finance and Development Practice. Darko, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jean-Charles Simon has been developing his expertise in legal and litigation matters as well as in the area of distressed companies for more than 30 years. His expertise is recognized in disposals and acquisitions as well as amicable and judicial procedures relating to the "Loi de sauvegard" (French insolvency act). He is also actively involved in the international department and is in charge of Asia activities, particularly with China and South Korea. Career Managing Partner, SIMON ASSOCIES,...

Sabrina Dougados is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Sabrina, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sabrina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pierre-Jacques Castanet is the managing partner of In Extenso Avocats Ile de France, a firm that provides advice in the fields of labor and employment and tax law. He runs the firm’s labor and employment law department with his partner, Stanislas Dublineau. He specialises in employment and social welfare law. Before joining In Extenso Avocats, Pierre-Jacques was a partner at IDAvocats and Idrac & Associés. With more than 30 years’ experience at the Paris Bar, Pierre-Jac...

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 ...

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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...