Frédéric Lecomte

Nicolas Bouckaert is a Partner at Kennedys, whose Paris office he co-founded in October 2017. He is qualified as a French avocat à la cour and a solicitor in England and Wales, having studied in England (University of Oxford and University of York) and trained at a magic circle firm in the City, before relocating to Paris and joining one of France’s leading (re)insurance practices at litigation boutique firm BOPS. Nicolas is regularly instructed in complex and international dispu...

Elsa Rodrigues is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Elsa, 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 Elsa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Catherine Castro has strong expertise in the real estate sector: acquisitions/takeovers of completed or in future state of completion buildings, acquisitions/takeovers of immovable assets portfolios, sale and leaseback, leases (commercial leases, including in future state of completion), construction and property development.Catherine Castro specializes in all kinds of assets: offices, warehouses, complex buildings. She participated in numerous transactions in the hotel industry in France and...

Laurent de la Brosse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law and Real Estate Law. Laurent, 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 Laurent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick Jaïs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Patrick, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marie-Hélène Tonnellier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Media Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Marie-Hélène, 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 Marie-Hélène is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexis Rapp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Alexis, 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 Alexis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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, ...

Guillaume Panuel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Investment Funds. Guillaume, who practices law in paris, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guillaume is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emmanuelle Vicidomini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Emmanuelle, 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 Emmanuelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.