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8 May, 2025 Eversheds Sutherland has bolstered its global commercial advisory offering with the appointment of Partner Caroline Lyannaz. Caroline arrives from law firm White & Case along with her colleague Camille Lehuby, a Senior Associate. Both join Eversheds Sutherland’s Paris-based IP/IT & Privacy capability.   Caroline has extensive experience in intellectual property law, personal data, digital platforms, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. She regularly advises international corporations in the technology and consumer goods sectors and has a notable understanding of key European regulatory frameworks including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Digital Services Act (DSA), and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.   Registered with the Paris Bar since 2012, Caroline is certified by the National Council of Bar Associations in Intellectual Property, and by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as an Information Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E). She also lectures at Panthéon-Assas University Paris 2 and Aix-Marseille University in the fields of digital law and personal data law.   Caroline will engage in both advisory and litigation roles, primarily assisting international conglomerates, especially those in the technology sector, with their intricate and cross-border legal challenges.   Camille returns to Eversheds Sutherland where she began her career in 2018. Camille brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in digital law, encompassing online platforms, and e-commerce, as well as personal data law and intellectual property law.   Her extensive know-how in the digital sector is further enhanced by her work with leading corporations and social networks within this space.   Simon Gamlin, Global Co-Head of Commercial Advisory, Eversheds Sutherland, said: "The arrival of Caroline and Camille is part of our overall strategy to provide our clients with a unique combination of legal technical excellence and in-depth, seasoned experience in the technology sector. We’re thrilled to welcome them."   Gaëtan Cordier, Partner and Head of the IP/IT & Privacy practice group, Eversheds Sutherland, Paris, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Caroline and to reunite with Camille, who I had the pleasure of working alongside previously. In response to the escalating needs of our clients to safeguard and drive their technological transformation, we are addressing the growing demands in IP, IT and personal data, establishing a true center of excellence in digital law. Caroline and Camille will be pivotal in helping us meet these needs."   Caroline Lyannaz, Eversheds Sutherland, said: “Camille and I are delighted to join Eversheds Sutherland, where we share a profound passion for innovation and a commitment to international culture. We are eager to contribute our vision of law in the service of technological advancement, fully aligned with the strategic direction of Gaëtan's team and the firm's wider practices."

Strategic appointments enhance global capabilities across advisory, international arbitration and construction practices Eversheds Sutherland has announced the appointment of two new partners, Ben Peecock and Anne-Marie Lacoste, both joining the firm on Monday 3 November 2026. The hires mark a significant step in the continued expansion of the firm’s international offering, spanning both advisory and disputes work across key sectors and jurisdictions. Ben Peecock joins the firm’s Construction team from DLA Piper, bringing over two decades of experience advising on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on green energy and nationally significant developments. His practice spans sectors including energy (nuclear and renewables), transport, manufacturing, life sciences, real estate, and finance. Ben is known for his expertise in NEC, FIDIC, IChemE, JCT, and bespoke EPC contracts, and for building and leading high-performing teams. He has delivered clean energy projects across the Nordics, Serbia, and Kenya, and has a robust network across more than 30 jurisdictions. Ben is recognised in Legal 500 2025 as a “Next Generation Partner” and is ranked in Chambers & Partners. Anne-Marie Lacoste joins the firm’s International Arbitration team in Paris – coming from Quinn Emanuel – bringing with her over 15 years of experience in international commercial and investment arbitration. She has advised international groups, public entities, and States in high-stakes disputes, particularly in the energy and construction sectors across Europe and Africa. Anne-Marie has acted as counsel and arbitrator in proceedings under ICC, ICSID, SCC, and UNCITRAL rules, and regularly represents clients in arbitration-related litigation before French courts. Her arrival strengthens the firm’s global arbitration offering, which includes over 200 specialists across 70 offices worldwide. Mark Davenport, Global Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Management, Eversheds Sutherland, said: “These appointments – alongside our recent strategic hires - reflect our continued investment in top-tier talent and our ambition to deliver integrated, cross-border solutions for clients. We are delighted to welcome Ben and Anne-Marie to the team as we continue to expand our reach and capabilities.” Ben Peecock, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, commented: "I am excited to join Eversheds Sutherland at a time of such dynamic growth for the Construction team. The firm’s collaborative culture and international reach provide a fantastic platform to deliver innovative solutions for clients, particularly in the rapidly evolving green energy and infrastructure sectors." Anne-Marie Lacoste, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, added: “I am very pleased to join the Eversheds Sutherland team, whose expertise in international arbitration and public international law is globally recognized. The firm’s extensive experience—particularly in key sectors such as energy and TMT—the diversity of its lawyers’ backgrounds, and its international footprint make it an ideal platform for advising and representing clients in complex arbitrations.”     Continued Growth Across International Practices Ben and Anne-Marie’s appointments follow a series of strategic hires across Eversheds Sutherland’s international arbitration, disputes and advisory practices. In recent months, the firm has welcomed John Lurie and James Holden to the Construction team, bringing significant experience across the UK, Middle East, and Africa. The team has also strengthened capability in Scotland with the arrival of Lauren Morrison as Legal Director, and in Ireland with the integration of Kim O’Neill, Lisa Boyd, Seán Scally, and Chelsey O’Doherty as Partners in Dublin and Belfast. The global litigation offering saw further growth in the past year – most recently with the arrival of Partners Lambros Kilaniotis from Quinn Emanuel, who now leads the firms Competition Litigation team, and Joaquin “Jack” Terceño from Freshfields in Tokyo. Jack brings significant experience in both international commercial arbitration and investor-State treaty arbitration, further strengthening our international arbitration capabilities. Jonathan Douglas, Head of Construction and Engineering, Eversheds Sutherland, said: "Ben’s appointment is a testament to our commitment to building a truly international Construction practice. His experience in major projects and green energy, combined with our recent hires across the UK, positions us to support clients on their most complex and ambitious mandates both in the UK and in our global markets." Wesley Pydiamah, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration, Eversheds Sutherland, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Anne-Marie, a highly regarded practitioner in the Paris arbitration team. Her sector-specific expertise and extensive experience in high-stakes strategic disputes will be a strong asset for our global clients, who are increasingly facing major geopolitical challenges across all continents.”

Paris, le 22 octobre 2025 Ayant accompagné PeersGroup lors de son ouverture de capital à NextStage AM et BNP Paribas Développement, il y a un an, le cabinet Walter Billet Avocats conseille l’acteur majeur de la Performance & de l’Excellence Opérationnelle lors du rachat de Hutisa et de Gioza. En concrétisant cette nouvelle étape de son plan de croissance, PeersGroup confirme son ambition de devenir le cabinet de référence du modèle « Strategy to Execution » afin de bâtir un champion de la performance et de la compétitivité durable. Les conseils juridiques de l’opération : Walter Billet Avocats a accompagné PeersGroup avec une équipe composée de Fabien Billet et Christophe Cussaguet, associés, et Amr Akram Abed, en corporate, Alan Walter, associé, et Fanny Adoue, en IP/IT. L’acquéreur était également assisté par Workwise Avocats pour le volet social (avec Emmanuel Maudet, associé), Yards pour le volet financement (avec Maud Gendron, counsel) et Couderc Dinh pour le volet fiscal (avec Denis Fontaine-Besset, associé). Oratio Avocats a conseillé les associés de Hutisa, avec une équipe pluridisciplinaire menée par Yvan Marjault, associé. À PROPOS DE WALTER BILLET AVOCATS Depuis sa création, en janvier 2015, Walter Billet Avocats se positionne comme un partenaire de croissance des entreprises et des fonds d’investissement, en leur fournissant une expertise et un accompagnement sur-mesure dans les domaines du droit des sociétés (M&A, Private Equity), des technologies innovantes (en particulier informatique et Internet) et en propriété intellectuelle. Avec un département corporate positionné sur l’ensemble des problématiques juridiques de haut-de-bilan, le cabinet répond aux besoins des entreprises de toutes tailles – des start-ups aux PME et ETI – et de leurs actionnaires financiers, désireux de structurer des tours de financement, des LBO, des opérations de croissance externe ou des rapprochements. En IT-IP, le cabinet accompagne, en conseil comme en contentieux, ses clients du monde de l’informatique et de tous secteurs d’activité, grâce à son savoir-faire lié aux problématiques des technologies innovantes (droit des contrats, Internet, conformité RGPD…) et à la gestion des portefeuilles de marques.

Paris, le 23 septembre 2025 La PME familiale Acti Froid 33 se rapproche de SYCLEF, l’expert en froid industriel, froid commercial et CVC (chauffage, ventilation, climatisation) accompagné une nouvelle fois par le cabinet Walter Billet Avocats. Avec cette opération, le groupe totalisant plus de 60 sociétés consolide son ancrage en Gironde et ouvre de nouvelles synergies avec ses sociétés déjà présentes dans ce territoire. Acti Froid 33, société spécialisée en réfrigération commerciale, agroalimentaire et CVC, rejoint le réseau d’entreprises du Groupe SYCLEF. Fondée en 1962, Acti Froid 33 est reconnue pour son expertise dans les domaines de la réfrigération commerciale et de l’agroalimentaire. Depuis 1985, sous l’impulsion de Jean-Pierre PERES, Président, Acti Froid 33 s’est ouverte aux particuliers en élargissant son offre à la climatisation et au chauffage par pompe à chaleur. Située à Villenave d’Ornon, la société rayonne sur l’ensemble du territoire girondin. Sous la direction actuelle de Jean-Pierre Pérès, Président, et de Victor Magro, Directeur Général, qui restent tous deux dirigeants de l’entreprise, Acti Froid 33 réunit une quinzaine de collaborateurs. Ce nouveau rapprochement s’inscrit pleinement dans la stratégie de croissance du Groupe Syclef, qui vise à fédérer des entreprises à forte expertise technique, solidement implantées localement et partageant les mêmes valeurs en termes d’exigence, de service client, d’engagement terrain et de transition énergétique. Les conseils juridiques de l’opération : Walter Billet Avocats a accompagné Syclef avec une équipe composée de Fabien Billet et Christophe Cussaguet, associés, et Mathilde Robelin. Lamartine Conseil a conseillé Acti Froid 33, avec Thierry Filippi, associé, et Sirine Jouini-Mnafek.