Thomas Bourdeaut

Pierre GOUGÉ is co-head of the « Merges & Acquisitions - Corporate law » Department. His expertise extends to the following areas : mergers and acquisitions : advisory work with French and international groups in the framework of external growth operations, company transfers, mergers and demergers private equity : in the broadest sense, capital risk, capital development, LBOs stock markets / capital markets : IPOs, overseeing publicly listed companies, capital markets (...

Diana Hund is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Private Equity Law and Venture Capital Law. Diana practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Diana Hund 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 Diana Hund is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin May is a leading tech & IP attorney. He assists companies in complex litigation and transactions, on a cross-border basis. His majors are intellectual property, patents litigation, technology and data. He has leading sector expertise in financial services and fintechs, as well as in life sciences and healthcare. Benjamin is one of the creators of an AI risk management platform. Benjamin is regularly recognized in most international guides and rankings, including Legal 500 (Tradem...

Nuno De Ayala Boaventura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nuno practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Nuno De Ayala Boaventura 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 Nuno De Ayala Boaventura is held by other ...

Lionel Lesur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. Lionel practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Lionel Lesur since 2021. 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 Lionel Lesur is held by other lawyers.

Laetitia Gavoty-Tolot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Competition / Antitrust Law and European Union Law. Laetitia practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Laetitia Gavoty-Tolot 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 Laetitia Gavoty-Tolot is held by other lawyers.

A specialist in digital law, Éric Le Quellenec has led several large-scale GDPR compliance and digital transformation programs for major French and international corporations. He advises both software providers and end-users on AI projects, combining risk management with accountability in usage—most tools used in the HR field being classified as high-risk under current regulations. For large-scale projects such as HRIS or talent and career management systems, he has taken on role...

Sophie advises and litigates on behalf of French and foreign clients on all aspects of Employment and Social Security law. With 20 years of experience, Sophie benefits from a highly experienced practice in all issues of labor law and social security and in the human resources aspects of domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions. Sophie advises her clients on the employment aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, corporate reorganization and downsizing, restructuring, co...

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

Emmanuel Raynaud is an acknowledged specialist in criminal law and procedure, and more particularly, in the labour-law aspects of criminal law. In 2001, he was elected Secrétaire de la Conférence du Stage. He advises and represents clients in the Criminal Courts throughout the proceedings. Maître Raynaud participates in conducting courses and audits on criminal risks; at the Paris Bar’s School he has been teaching a course entitled “Argument: its theoretical an...