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Franck Morel advises companies on employment law, with a particular focus on working time regulations, collective bargaining, employee representation, and managing organizational change, all areas in which he has developed recognized expertise, both in legal advice and litigation. He also has in-depth knowledge of non-standard forms of employment (such as temporary work, umbrella companies, and freelance platforms), religious matters in the workplace, and professional training. He supports a ...

2.1 Pull-out Statement/ Quote Antitrust and Regulatory lawyer Jean-Paul Tran Thiet brings experience and know-how to clients involved in competition-related proceedings or facing regulatory stakes. He is described as “ ‘An iron hand in a velvet glove’ when it comes to defending his clients’ interests ”. (Legal 500, EU Competition and Distribution (France) 2014) 2.2 Biographical overview As head of the EU Antitrust and Regulatory Practice at SophiaLex, Jean-Paul T...

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).

Manuel WINGERT is a partner within the "Distressed companies - Restructuring" Department. A specialist in companies in difficulty, he works on the prevention and management of crisis situations, whether for preventative (ad hoc authorization, conciliation) or collective insolvency proceedings (safeguarding, recovery, liquidation, etc.). His expertise lies in the law applicable to companies in difficulty, directors’ liability, bonds, commercial contracts, leases, recovery, competition, c...

Thomas has a diversified practice that emphasizes matters in international and domestic taxation, with special experience in advising private equity funds and managers with their leveraged buyouts and in capital development transaction as well as companies on their growth strategies or reorganizations. Over the years, Thomas Pulcini earned the trust of many leading players in private equity across Europe, advising them in major mid-market LBO transactions with a nexus to France.

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

Laurent Julienne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity 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.

Nicola focuses on cross-border and domestic private equity and mergers and acquisitions matters. He regularly advises leading investment funds, family offices, and industrial companies in transactions such as acquisitions, buy-outs or joint ventures. Nicola also advises clients on restructuring transactions.

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

Yann Colin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Yann, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.