Naomi Ochsenbein

With more than 15 years of experience appearing before U.S., E.U., and French regulators, Sara has consistently guided clients through the intricacies of domestic and cross-border regulatory matters. Her practice encompasses advisory services, implementation, investigations, and disputes—most notably in the financial services and banking, health care, technology and new media, and telecommunications sectors.

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

Céline Moille is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Regulatory Practice. Céline practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Céline Moille since 2026. 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 Céline Moille is held by other lawyers.

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-...

Vincent Schmitt’s area of practice covers tax advice and tax litigation regarding both corporate and individual clients. He is mainly involved in international operations (including transfer pricing) and complex corporate structuring, domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions. He also advises international families with their investments in France or abroad and for international private tax planning. His practice area also covers all aspects of French tax litigation (defence fo...

Sabrina Dougados is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Sabrina practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Sabrina Dougados since 2025. 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 Sabrina Dougados is held by other lawyers.

Albane Lancrenon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Litigation. Albane practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Albane Lancrenon 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 Albane Lancrenon is held by other lawyers.

Partner, Jérémie Swiecznik is highly experienced in advising issuers and investment funds on venture capital or growth capital operations. He also advises listed and unlisted companies of all sizes on all mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations, both in France and overseas. His industry expertise includes healthcare services, technology and business services. Jérémie assists private equity and real estate funds, banks, financial institutions, corporates, family o...

Niels Dejean is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Private Equity Law, Private Funds and Tax Law. Niels practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Niels Dejean since 2010. 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 Niels Dejean is held by other lawyers.

Laurent Asquin is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm's Private Capital industry group. Laurent has been working for more than 10 years with clients on all types of corporate transactions, including domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring, private equity transactions, leveraged buy-outs and management packages. Laurent acts for corporations of all sizes, start-ups, private equity funds and management teams in a broad range of se...