Jean-Nicolas Soret

François-Luc Simon has extensive experience in commercial law, distribution law and economic law. He intervenes in cases of litigation and as counsel on behalf of retailers and institutional groups in France and internationally. He has also authored numerous publications. Career Co-founder of Simon Associés since Associate lawyer, CABINET Y. MILON, 1996 - 2000 Education CAPA - certificate of aptitude for the legal profession (1995) Doctorate in Law (Prize of the University of Pa...

Grégoire Balland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Grégoire, 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 Grégoire is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stéphanie Guedes da Costa focuses particularly on relations with employee representative bodies, professional elections, collective bargaining, as well as restructuring operations (including employee transfers, voluntary departure plans, and employment protection plans). She advises both French and international companies, providing support in both advisory and litigation matters (covering individual and collective issues). For many years, she has also assisted entities with mixed-stat...

Pierre-Marie Boya is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm’s Private Capital industry group. Pierre-Marie’s practice focuses primarily on highly regulated industries, including technology and healthcare, as well as energy and infrastructure. His clients include private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, and public and private companies, which he supports throughout the full life cycle of their investments. Pierre-Marie advises clients on a wide range of co...

Philippe Rozec is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Philippe, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philippe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Founding partner of HBC AVOCATS (2008 to present) General Counsel of Genset, Paris and Gencell/Centelion, Paris (1998-2004) Shearman & Sterling, Associate, New York, London and Paris (1994-1997) Member of the Paris Bar (since 2004) and New York Bar (since 1995)

Smaïn Guennad is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Sports Law. Smaïn, 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 Smaïn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Francois Ouairy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Francois, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Francois is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caroline Scherrmann’s practice has focused on advice and litigation in relation to mass redundancies, negotiation of company-wide agreements and career-management for top executives within international groups, notably Scandinavian groups. She has also specialised in advising the representative vocational training funds (organismes paritaires collecteurs de la formation professionnelle or OPCA) on changes to their legal status or organisational structure. Caroline Scherrmann, with dual ...

Patrick Thiébart advises international companies on a wide variety of issues relating to labour law and human resources.