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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...

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.

For more than 25 years, Philippe Bouchez El Ghozi has developed top-level expertise and experience in the fields of business criminal law, internal investigations, compliance and business litigation, involving sensitive and complex cases requiring a thorough understanding of the economic, social, financial and media environment. As such, he enjoys extensive practice in the criminal, commercial and civil courts, as well as in the numerous inquiries and investigations carried out by the judicia...

Anne-France Moreau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law. Anne-France practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Anne-France Moreau 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 Anne-France Moreau is held by other lawyers.

Marie-Pierre Maître assists large industrial groups and SMEs / SMIs in litigation and also in advice for their projects and their development strategy, in particular in their relations with the administration, their actions to anticipate regulations and their implementation and regulatory conformity. She works in industrial environment law (classified installations, polluted sites and soils, waste, chemicals, renewable energy, etc.) for promoters, industrialists in the world of aeronaut...

Myriam de Gaudusson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Myriam practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Myriam de Gaudusson 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 Myriam de Gaudusson is held by other lawyers.

Adrien Debré is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Adrien practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Adrien Debré 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 Adrien Debré is held by other lawyers.

Laurence Vanderstraete is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. Laurence practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Laurence Vanderstraete since 2027. 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 Laurence Vanderstraete is held by other lawyers.

Virgile is a seasoned labor and employment attorney advising French and international clients on all labor and employment aspects of their strategic projects, be they transactional or litigation matters.

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...