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Pierre Tardivo is a Private Credit counsel and member of the Global Finance practice and Private Capital Team. Pierre acts as an adviser in acquisition finance (leverage and corporate), representing financial institutions - senior banks, debt funds and mezzanine lenders, as well as sponsors and borrowers, as well as an adviser in restructurings of LBO (leverage buy out) debt.

Katia Belhiteche is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law and Structured Finance Law. Katia, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edouard Caupert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Regulatory Practice. Edouard, 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 Edouard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gwenaël Kropfinger is a tax partner and a member of both the Private Funds and Private Equity M&A Groups, as well as the firm’s Private Capital industry group. Gwenaël has extensive experience advising private equity funds and multinational groups on the tax structuring of M&A transactions, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and capital markets deals. In addition to his transactional work, Gwenaël is highly experienced in the formation and structuring of French an...

Marie-Caroline Fauchille is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Marie-Caroline, 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 Marie-Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With his activity focused on commercial, banking and stock market litigation, Philippe Saigne has extensive and diversified experience in crisis situations and processes to assist distressed companies. He intervenes in the context of amicable or judicial procedures, as well as takeovers of distressed companies. Career Partner lawyer at Simon Associés since 2017 Partner lawyer, FIDAL, 2009 - 2017 Partner lawyer - Co-founder, BORLOO SAIGNE & ASSOCIÉS, (now SAIGNE & ASSOCI&...

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...

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

Laetitia Daage is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Laetitia, 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 Laetitia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jean-Christophe Amy practises in mergers & acquisitions and corporate law. He has also developed an expertise in corporate taxation. He assists French and international groups, listed or not, for their corporate finance operations, such as acquisitions, divestitures or joint-ventures. He also advises his clients for the structuring and the implementation of complex group reorganizations. His practice covers notably health and life sciences, renewable energies, food & beverage and comm...