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Olivier Kress is a partner at Flichy Grangé Avocats, a top-tier employment and labour law firm in France with over 70 labour law specialists and is repeatedly recognised as one of France’s leading lawyers in this area. For more than twenty years, Olivier has provided assistance to national and international clients on all aspects of employment and labour law. He is sought out by clients for his knowledge of acquisition operations, outsourcing, carve-out, transfer of undertakings,...

Jérôme Michel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Public Law. Jérôme, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jérôme is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anne-France Moreau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law. Anne-France, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anne-France is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Olivier Purcell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Olivier, 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 Olivier is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicolas Favre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law and Securities Law. Nicolas, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicolas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edith advises leading corporates, family offices, private equity funds founders and managers on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of complex acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures.

Marcela Moraru is a partner in the Private Funds Group and a member of the firm’s Private Capital Industry group. Marcela has significant experience in all aspects of international complex fund structures and regulatory advice having focused on private investment funds in France, UK and Luxembourg over the last 15 years. Marcela acts for asset managers in relation to the structuring and establishment of mid-market and large private equity funds, infrastructure funds, debt funds, real es...

Valery Diaz, partner of the Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Department of the firm, is an experienced bankruptcy counselor and litigator who has practiced for more than 15 years in this field. Valery assists a broad range of clients around Europe, in Germany and Spain notably, in restructuring and litigation matters. She offers the highest quality legal advice coupled with tailored service to deliver outstanding results to her clients and help their businesses succeed. Valery's practic...

Hortense Gebel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Hortense, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hortense is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emmanuel Chauve is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Emmanuel, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emmanuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.