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Christine Aranda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Christine practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Aranda since 2025. 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 Christine Aranda is held by other lawyers.

Xavier Pernot is a partner in charge of the litigation-arbitration-mediation practice. With his experience in assisting our clients in strategic and high-stakes litigation, Xavier leads a multidisciplinary team whose main areas of practice are corporate litigation and equity transactions, commercial and operational litigation, and complex industrial and financial litigation. The team also acts in insolvency proceedings, enforcement proceedings and criminal business law.

Danielle Smolders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Danielle practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle Smolders 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 Danielle Smolders is held by other lawyers.

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Sophie advises and litigates on behalf of French and foreign clients on all aspects of Employment and Social Security law. With 20 years of experience, Sophie benefits from a highly experienced practice in all issues of labor law and social security and in the human resources aspects of domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions. Sophie advises her clients on the employment aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, corporate reorganization and downsizing, restructuring, co...

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...

Juliana Kovac advises various clients in all areas of labour and Social Security law and she notably assists in connection to the issues arising through workforce savings plans (optional- and mandatory profit-sharing plans, company savings plans, stock subscription- and purchase-options, free share distribution, etc.). The listed and non listed companies turn to Juliana for legal advice on the occasion of Urssaf audits and often Juliana advises public companies in matters involving both civil...

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.

Caroline Ruiz Palmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. Caroline Ruiz practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline Ruiz Palmer 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 Caroline Ruiz Palmer is held by other lawyers.

Paul Talbourdet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Investment, Litigation and Real Estate Law. Paul practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Talbourdet 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 Paul Talbourdet is held by other la...