François Coutard

Laurent BUTSTRAËN is co-head of the Non-Profit Organizations Department. He has developed recognized expertise in : legal and tax aspects of the incorporation and operation of associations and non-profit organizations (legal audits, tax, incorporation of structures relating to the implementation of complex projects, etc.) contractual undertakings (drafting of contracts, transactions, etc.) due diligence legal and tax audits, design and implementation of the reorganization and restructuri...

With a post-graduate diploma in business law and taxation from the University of Clermont-Ferrand, Pierre GUIGNAND has been a member of the Lyon bar since 2006.A lawyer with Ratheaux from 2006 to 2009, he joined Lamy & Associés in 2009 and became a partner in 2015.Pierre GUIGNAND also works in all areas of corporate law, particularly in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, private equity and investment operations.

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

Pierre Jakob is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Public Law. Pierre practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre Jakob 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 Pierre Jakob is held by other lawyers.

Pauline Ducoin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Pauline practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Pauline Ducoin 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 Pauline Ducoin is held by other lawyers.

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

Pierre-Jean FERRY is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Pierre-Jean practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre-Jean FERRY 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 Pierre-Jean FERRY is held by other lawyers.

Philippe DUMEZ is co-head of the LYON office’s "Merges & Acquisitions - Corporate law" Department. Alongside standard services in Corporate Law (equity financing), he works from the LYON office in : restructurings, mergers, company transfers, leverage operations (LBOs, OBOs and fundraising), supporting external growth, etc. drafting specific contracts (industrial subcontracting, distribution, sales of client lists) struggling companies : preventive procedures (conciliation, ad hoc a...

Marie-Laurence Boulanger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Marie-Laurence practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-Laurence Boulanger since 2020. 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 Marie-Laurence Boulanger is held by other lawyers.

Hugues Pélissier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Hugues practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Hugues Pélissier since 2020. 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 Hugues Pélissier is held by other lawyers.