Jean-Pierre Martel

Vincent Schmitt’s area of practice covers tax advice and tax litigation regarding both corporate and individual clients. He is mainly involved in international operations (including transfer pricing) and complex corporate structuring, domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions. He also advises international families with their investments in France or abroad and for international private tax planning. His practice area also covers all aspects of French tax litigation (defence fo...

Thierry Lauriol is a recognised specialist in the fields of mining, energy and natural resources law, and in international, commercial and investment arbitration, and OHADA law. As Partner since 1997 and Manager of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Department, he has almost thirty years’ experience in France, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Thierry, who has a Doctorate in Law, teaches at Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, where he co-leads a university diploma de...

Benjamin Giniez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Media Law. Benjamin practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Giniez since 2024. 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 Benjamin Giniez is held by other lawyers.

Niels Dejean is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Private Equity Law, Private Funds and Tax Law. Niels practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Niels Dejean since 2010. 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 Niels Dejean is held by other lawyers.

Arnaud Burg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Arnaud practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Arnaud Burg since 2024. 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 Arnaud Burg is held by other lawyers.

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).

Danielle Smolders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Danielle practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle Smolders since 2023. 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 Danielle Smolders is held by other lawyers.

Blandine Allix advises employers on labour-law issues, essentially on collective and individual disputes, including both labour law as such, and its criminal law aspects. She develops an expertise with the labour law issues that have arisen through new technologies.Blandine Allix holds a Masters in Law and a post-graduate degree in HR Management (DESS : Ingénierie des Ressources Humaines) from the Université Paris V. From 1999 to 2002 she was with Salans as an associate in its l...

Bertrand Delafaye is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Bertrand practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Bertrand Delafaye since 2023. 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 Bertrand Delafaye is held by other lawyers.

Lionel is the founder and managing partner of Galion Société d'Avocats , a Paris-based law firm advising French and international clients in Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law . He advises companies on individual employment relations , employment litigation, dispute resolution, corporate transactions, reorganizations and restructuring matters . Lionel also assists clients with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation. Admitted to the Bar in 1997,...