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Xavier Norlain is an M&A partner, head of the Paris office and member of the Private Capital industry group. Xavier advises investment funds and family offices on leveraged buyouts, venture capital and development capital transactions, as well as industrial and services groups on their corporate finance operations, restructuring and external growth transactions. Xavier also advises managers in the negotiation of their status and their remuneration, as well as in the context of operations ...

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

André Watbot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Structured Finance Law. André, who practices law in Rennes, France, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which André is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yvon Dréano assists French and foreign clients, industrial businesses and investment funds in their merger & acquisition and complex restructuring operations. He also acts in relation to strategic alliances and joint ventures, operations concerning listed companies and governance issues. His expertise also includes judicial and arbitration litigation of equity transactions. Yvon is a member of the Jeantet Conseil des Associés (Board of Partners).

Christine Aranda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Christine, 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 Christine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nabila El Aougri advises companies on employment law and represents them in the event of litigation. She specializes in the domain of ethics and the promotion of diversity, industrial relations and collective bargaining. She was a member of the employment law department at Gide Loyrette Nouel (2000 – 2008) and holds Masters in Labour Law (Paris I) and General Private Law (Paris II).

Marie Piot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Marie, 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 is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stéphanie Dumas was made partner in January 2011. She advises companies on all their matters pertaining to mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, business transfers and collective litigation. She co-heads 2 practices of the firm: Restructuring and Management practices. Stéphanie was recognised as 'Best Lawyer 2018 in Employment Law" by Best Lawyers. She graduated from the École des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC), and also holds a Master’s Degree in Business L...

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

Emmanuel MERCINIER-PANTALACCI has been a lawyer since 2004, was a Secretary of the pleading competition of the Paris Bar Association and is first of all an undisputed criminal lawyer . He is now also a recognised expert in the defence of lawyers, in arbitration, deontological and even criminal matters. In the field of criminal business law, he assists companies and their officers, whether suspects or victims, in matters involving criminal labour law, criminal stock market law, criminal tax la...