Marc Castagnede

After nearly twenty years’ experience as a tax lawyer with the Paris offices of Landwell (1995-2005) and August & Debouzy as of counsel, Alfred LORTAT-JACOB joined the Paris Office of Cornet Vincent Segurel as a tax partner in October 2010.Alfred LORTAT-JACOB holds a Master's degree in public finance and taxation from the University of Panthéon-Assas.He advises companies and company groups, French and foreign, as well as their managements on various areas of tax law (in parti...

Gaëlle MERLIER is co-head of the Life Sciences Department. Gaëlle’s expertise spans advisory work on regulatory and contractual matters as well as the management of complex, serial litigation in commercial matters and health product liability. She also assists her clients during criminal investigations and in their dealings with the health authorities (particularly in the context of ANSM, DGCCRF, DDPP inspections, etc.). Furthermore, Gaëlle advises her clients on mergers-...

BG2V founding Partner (2010),​ Admitted to the Paris Bar since 1999.​ ​ Expertise :​ ​Criminal Law​ ​ Experience :​ ​BG2V,​ Former Secretary of the Internship Conference,​ Metzner & Partners,​ Salès Vincent & Associatess,​ Townsend Townsend & Crew (San Francisco).​ ​ Education :​ DEA in Private International Law, University of Paris I Sorbonne.​ ​ Practice areas :​ Karim is primarily involved in the criminal liability of the legal persons of their leaders, in financial, sto...

Jean-Charles Simon has been developing his expertise in legal and litigation matters as well as in the area of distressed companies for more than 30 years. His expertise is recognized in disposals and acquisitions as well as amicable and judicial procedures relating to the "Loi de sauvegard" (French insolvency act). He is also actively involved in the international department and is in charge of Asia activities, particularly with China and South Korea. Career Managing Partner, SIMON ASSOCIES,...

Sandrine RICHARD turns her considerable experience in distribution law to full account. She practices in litigation and counsel on behalf of well-known retail chains. She is at the heart of the development and management of several retail networks that call upon her for monitoring of their day-to-day issues. Career Partner lawyer at SIMON ASSOCIES since 2015 Associate lawyer SIMON ASSOCIES 2006-2014 Trainee lawyer SIMON ASSOCIES 2005 Education CAPA - certificate of aptitude for the legal prof...

Jeannie Credoz-Rosier was made partner in January 2013. As a labour law specialist, she has developed particular expertise (advice and litigation) on various questions concerning relationships with staff representative bodies and their elections and discrimination/equal treatment issues. She also regularly advises companies on their restructuring operations. She co-heads Collective negotiation & working time and Ethics & Diversity practices. A graduate of the Institut d’Etudes P...

Thibault Hubert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Structured Finance Law. Thibault, 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 Thibault is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexis Marchand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Alexis, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthieu Grollemund is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm’s Private Capital industry group. Triple-qualified in French, U.S., and U.K. law, Matthieu has over two decades of experience advising on complex cross-border transactions in highly regulated sectors, including technology and healthcare. Matthieu advises private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, public and private companies, as well as boards and special committees, on high-stakes investments, public ...

Anne-Sophie Maes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Institutions, Private Equity Law, Private Funds and Tax Law. Anne-Sophie, 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 Anne-Sophie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.