Valérie Lemaitre
About Valérie Lemaitre
Valérie Lemaitre is a lawyer based in Paris, FR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in France™ since 2014. Valérie Lemaitre is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Paris, France
- Banking and Finance Law
- Capital Markets Law
- Leveraged Buyouts
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities Law
- Structured Finance Law
Current Firm: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Location: Paris, FR
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