François Bordes

Philippe PACOTTE is co-head of the Paris office’s Employment – Social Security Law Department. He has gained solid experience in : restructuring operations and international projects, involving both the engineering unique to the area and awareness of the necessary synergies with the Corporate Law – Mergers and Acquisitions and Tax Law Departments : registered office transfers, mergers, LBOs, reorganization of activities, due diligence relating to acquisition or sale audits, ...

Jean-Christophe CLEACH, a partner of CLEACH Avocats since 1998, heads the Corporate - Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity Law practice. He acts for French and foreign companies, providing them in particular with support in their sale or acquisition processes, efforts to raise equity, negotiation of shareholders' agreements, corporate restructuring and negotiations with creditors (banks and government-owned companies in particular) as well as assisting them more generally in defining th...

Aude Serres van Gaver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Aude practices law in Versailles, France Best Lawyers has recognized Aude Serres van Gaver 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 Aude Serres van Gaver is held by other lawyers.

Nicolas Mancret assists his clients in the development and implementation of their social policy. Over the course of his career, he has developed expertise in both advisory and litigation matters relating to corporate restructuring, individual and collective labor relations and the implementation of the labor policy of major French and foreign companies operating in France.

Brian Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Brian practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Martin 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 Brian Martin is held by other lawyers.

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

Christophe Gaillard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Structured Finance Law. Christophe practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Christophe Gaillard 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 Christophe Gaillard is held by other lawyers.

Virgile is a seasoned labor and employment attorney advising French and international clients on all labor and employment aspects of their strategic projects, be they transactional or litigation matters.

Martine Samuelian specializes in banking, investment and payment services as well as in insurance regulation. She also advises clients on banking and financial litigation (civil and criminal courts or independent administrative authorities such as the AMF and ACPR Sanctions Commissions, the ECB). This regulatory specialist leads a strong team dedicated to compliance, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, prudential requirements, governance and blockchain issues, and has been ...

Bruno Lunghi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Bruno practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Bruno Lunghi since 2016. 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 Lunghi is held by other lawyers.