Paul Elfassi

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.

Jean-Philippe Crot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jean-Philippe practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Philippe Crot 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 Jean-Philippe Crot is held by other lawyers.

Caroline Scherrmann’s practice has focused on advice and litigation in relation to mass redundancies, negotiation of company-wide agreements and career-management for top executives within international groups, notably Scandinavian groups. She has also specialised in advising the representative vocational training funds (organismes paritaires collecteurs de la formation professionnelle or OPCA) on changes to their legal status or organisational structure. Caroline Scherrmann, with dual ...

Pierre Frühling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aviation Law, Banking and Finance Law and Transportation Law. Pierre practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre Frühling since 2017. 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 Pierre Frühling is held by other lawyers.

Francine Le Péchon-Joubert has developed in-depth expertise on all complex copyright, trademark and patent issues and in all types of contracts and proceedings in connection with intellectual property and data processing.She is also in charge of the optimisation and the protection of a vast portfolio of renowned brands worldwide.Francine Le Péchon-Joubert handled several disputes relating to the abrupt rupture of commercial relations and is active on issues of licensing and othe...

Marie-Hélène Tonnellier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Media Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Marie-Hélène practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-Hélène Tonnellier 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 professiona...

Stéphanie Schweitzer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leisure and Licensing Law, Maritime Law and Transportation Law. Stéphanie practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Stéphanie Schweitzer 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 Stéphanie Schweitzer 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-...

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.

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.