Marguerite Higgons

Vanessa holds a specialty certificate in Intellectual Property (trademark law, design law, literary and artistic property, computer and telecommunications law). She trained at the University of Pantheon-Assas. She holds a D.E.A. in Corporate Law from the University of Paris Dauphine and a D.E.S.S. in International Trade Law. She also studied Intellectual Property in London at the University of Queen Mary and Westfield College. Vanessa worked as an Associate Lawyer for the law firm Hirsch for ...

Hélène Said is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Hélène practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Hélène Said since 2021. 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 Hélène Said is held by other lawyers.

Ségolène Coiffet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ségolène practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Ségolène Coiffet since 2019. 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 Ségolène Coiffet is held by other lawyers.

Sophie advises and litigates on behalf of French and foreign clients on all aspects of Employment and Social Security law. With 20 years of experience, Sophie benefits from a highly experienced practice in all issues of labor law and social security and in the human resources aspects of domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions. Sophie advises her clients on the employment aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, corporate reorganization and downsizing, restructuring, co...

Aurelien Chardeau‘s practice focuses on business litigation (including liability issues in industrial risks), criminal law and compliance (anti-corruption and anti-money laundering). He advises major players in the banking and financial sectors (banks, investment service providers, etc.), Life Sciences (health, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, etc.) and industrial (notably railways). He assists both French and foreign companies (European, Anglo-Saxon and Asian).

Arnaud David is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Investment Funds and Private Equity Law. Arnaud practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Arnaud David since 2020. 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 David is held by other lawyers.

Katia Belhiteche is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law and Structured Finance Law. Katia practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Katia Belhiteche since 2020. 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 Katia Belhiteche is held by other lawyers.

Laurent Ayache is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law, Public Law and Regulatory Practice. Laurent practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Laurent Ayache since 2022. 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 Laurent Ayache is held by other lawyers.

Xavier Pernot is a partner in charge of the litigation-arbitration-mediation practice. With his experience in assisting our clients in strategic and high-stakes litigation, Xavier leads a multidisciplinary team whose main areas of practice are corporate litigation and equity transactions, commercial and operational litigation, and complex industrial and financial litigation. The team also acts in insolvency proceedings, enforcement proceedings and criminal business law.

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 ...