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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...

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.

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

Alban Pousset-Bougère is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense and Litigation. Alban practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Alban Pousset-Bougère 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 Alban Pousset-Bougère is held by other lawyers.

Catherine Millet-Ursin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Catherine practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine Millet-Ursin since 2018. 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 Catherine Millet-Ursin is held by other lawyers.

David Blanc is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. David practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized David Blanc 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 David Blanc 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.

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.

Mohamed Bouzenada is recognized by Best Lawyers as a leading attorney in restructuring and insolvency, and is a trusted advisor to companies and investors facing turnaround, restructuring, and insolvency challenges. He has extensive expertise in designing and implementing preventive, restructuring, and distressed asset solutions, including : Financial restructuring and complex renegotiation of banking, tax, and social security liabilities, including the implementation of financing solutions t...