Elaine Porter

Adeline Larvaron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Adeline, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adeline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Diego Romero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration. Diego, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Diego is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daouda Ba is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Daouda, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daouda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Laetitia Daage is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Laetitia, 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 Laetitia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric Bernard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Eric, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Founding partner of HBC AVOCATS (2008 to present) General Counsel of Genset, Paris and Gencell/Centelion, Paris (1998-2004) Shearman & Sterling, Associate, New York, London and Paris (1994-1997) Member of the Paris Bar (since 2004) and New York Bar (since 1995)

Jacques Messeca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Sports Law. Jacques, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacques is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jérôme Jouhanneaud is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Jérôme, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jérôme is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laurent Asquin is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm's Private Capital industry group. Laurent has been working for more than 10 years with clients on all types of corporate transactions, including domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring, private equity transactions, leveraged buy-outs and management packages. Laurent acts for corporations of all sizes, start-ups, private equity funds and management teams in a broad range of se...