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Gwenaël Kropfinger is a tax partner and a member of both the Private Funds and Private Equity M&A Groups, as well as the firm’s Private Capital industry group. Gwenaël has extensive experience advising private equity funds and multinational groups on the tax structuring of M&A transactions, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and capital markets deals. In addition to his transactional work, Gwenaël is highly experienced in the formation and structuring of French an...

Hélène Gelas advises on public law, environmental law, urban planning law and energy law, in the field of energy and real estate. She holds a doctorate in law and assists her clients, from large listed groups and investment funds to small and medium-sized French and international companies, with advice and litigation before the administrative courts and in all stages of projects, whether for major real estate development projects or for renewable energy projects (wind, photovolt...

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

Marie-Caroline Fauchille is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Marie-Caroline practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-Caroline Fauchille 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 Marie-Caroline Fauchille is held by other lawyers.

Anker Sorensen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Anker practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Anker Sorensen 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 Anker Sorensen is held by other lawyers.

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

François Herpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. François practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized François Herpe 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 François Herpe is held by other ...

Benoît BOUSSIER is co-manager of the Real Estate Law department in the Paris office. He has acquired widely recognised experience in the field of commercial leases and complex real estate transactions. He deals with every real estate aspect of corporate life (merger, restructuring, asset divestment) and asset management. He is also a Real Estate Agent and negotiates the sale of real estate assets. His other working languages are English and Spanish. Benoît BOUSSIER holds a Master&...

Céline Astolfe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense and Litigation. Céline practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Céline Astolfe 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 Céline Astolfe is held by other lawyers.

Lionel is the founder and managing partner of Galion Société d'Avocats , a Paris-based law firm advising French and international clients in Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law . He advises companies on individual employment relations , employment litigation, dispute resolution, corporate transactions, reorganizations and restructuring matters . Lionel also assists clients with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation. Admitted to the Bar in 1997,...