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François Vergne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. François, 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 François is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Michel Sapin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Michel, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sébastien Fleury is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Sébastien, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sébastien is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A recognized professional in insurance law , to which he is exclusively dedicated, his practice focuses on: Contractual advice in insurance law and risk management; Defense of insured companies in the context of claims; Advising insurance distribution businesses. With a dual background as an insurance lawyer and broker , Jérôme Goy is one of the rare professionals in insurance law to work exclusively in the interest of insured companies , and not on behalf of insurance companies....

Olivier joined Rivière I Avocats I Associés in 2006, as a junior associate dedicated to urban planning and heritage law issues in the real estate restoration operations department, after initial professional experience within a leading law firm. His areas of expertise include urban planning and development, environmental, public property, public real estate contracts and energy. From the moment he joined the firm, Olivier had the ambition to partner with and make the firm count ...

Thomas Dupont-Sentilles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Thomas, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Caroline Texier is experienced in restructuring and bankruptcy. Her main areas of expertise include insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring. Caroline has solid experience in restructuring companies in international distress, both in the context of amicable resolution and formal liquidation proceedings, in which she advises all types of parties. Her expertise covers all aspects of restructuring, including bankruptcy litigation.

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