Jean-Luc Blein

A tax expert by training, Jean-Luc Blein works in the area of mergers-acquisitions and private equity. He has gained additional expertise in the areas of restructuring and reorganization [of the distribution of powers] within groups, as well as in the issuance of complex financial securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions. He also works with the firm’s litigation team in acquisition-related litigation, specifically with respect to shareholder conflicts and warranty agreements. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and represents the firm in France-Invest (ex AFIC French Venture Capital Association).

CAREER:since 2004 — Hoche Avocats1991-2004 — Ginestié, Paley-Vincent & associés1988-1991 — FIDALEDUCATION:1988 — admitted to the Bar1987 — Postgraduate degree (DESS) in business law, Corporate legal counsel diploma (DJCE), University of Montpellier1987 — Certificate in tax techniques, University of Montpellier1986 — Postgraduate degree (DESS) in business and taxation law, University of Bordeaux1985 — Master in business law, University of BordeauxLANGUAGES:FrenchEnglishSpanish