LPA-CGR avocats > Paris, France > Firm Profile

LPA-CGR avocats
136 AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSÉES
75008 PARIS
France

France > Environment Tier 1

The sizable, ‘skilled’, and ‘available’ team at LPA-CGR avocats is well-equipped to handle the range of environmental mandates. Areas of expertise include dealing with polluted industrial sites, water, and soils, urban planning, and waste management, while environmental litigation is an additional key area of expertise for the group. Practice head Frédérique Chaillou provides advisory, transactional, and contentious support and is lauded for her ‘expertise and personal commitment’. Additional key contacts include renewables expert Fabrice Cassin; all-rounder Vincent Sol; urban planning, environmental and energy-focused partner François Versini-Campinchi; and Anne Delorme, whose practice encompasses matters relating to waste management and soil and air pollution.

Practice head(s):

Frédérique Chaillou

Other key lawyers:

Anne Delorme; François Versini Campinchi; Vincent Sol

Testimonials

‘François Versini Campinchi brings deep case knowledge and attentive supervision to his team, which constitutes one of their major strengths. François demonstrates unwavering commitment to clients. In-depth knowledge of files and rigorous monitoring guarantee precise and efficient business management, which is particularly reassuring for clients.’

‘A dynamic team made up of excellent experts.’

‘Frédérique Chaillou and Anne Delorme, who are not only recognised experts in their field, but who also demonstrate availability and understanding of industrial and business issues.’

‘The particular traits of this team are its environmental expertise, its efficiency and an excellent firm/client relationship. Its strengths include in-depth knowledge of environmental law, transparent communication and a collaborative approach. I consider it a leader in the environmental field. LPA-CGR stands out for its ability to find creative solutions to legal problems while remaining pragmatic.’

‘The expertise and personal commitment of Frédérique Chaillou and her team are exceptional. They excel in managing complex cases, provide relevant practical advice and demonstrate a great understanding of environmental issues.’

Key clients

Air Liquide

ADP

Arkema

Bolloré

Crown

Dalkia

Engie

Renault

Rio Tinto

Solvay

Veolia

France > Industry focus: Energy Tier 2

The strong expertise in offshore wind projects at LPA-CGR avocats sits alongside a broad offering in corporate M&A work, self-consumption projects and litigation. Fabrice Cassin advises extensively on projects in the wind power sector and co-leads the practice with public law expert François Versini-Campinchi, who is well versed in issues connected with bio-renewables. Yaël Cambus further extends the public law expertise at the firm.

Practice head(s):

Fabrice Cassin; François Versini-Campinchi

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Particularly detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the market in which we operate.’

Key clients

Iberdrola

GazelEnergie

EP Power

SNCF Energie

Driveco

JP Energie Environnement

Corsica Sole

Française de l’énergie

Green City AG

BayWa r.e

Qair

Groupe Manitou

Boralex

LCEET (La Compagnie Energies et Territoires)

TSE

France > Real estate Tier 2

The team at LPA-CGR avocats is cited for its ‘legal expertise, dedication and reliability’. The group specialises in a range of transactional mandates, including real estate and land acquisitions, leasebacks and sales. Silke Nadolni heads up the practice and majors on transactional, financing and ESG matters, with a particular focus on retail, office and logistics properties. Additional key figures include Sidonie Fraîche-DupeyratHassan JavanshirFlorence Defradas and Julie Weiss. Finance partner Alexae Fournier- de Faÿ left the firm in November 2022.

Practice head(s):

Silke Nadolni

Testimonials

‘LPA enjoys exceptional visibility and reputation on the market, which is easily understood by working with this responsive, rigorous and dedicated team.’

‘Silke Nadolni is both rigorous and a dealmaker, two qualities that are difficult to combine.’

‘Detailed and in-depth knowledge of the real estate sector and in particular, the residential sector; patience and listening to customer needs, quality of arguments, commercial sense and finesse of legal and business analysis.’

‘When it comes to legal expertise, dedication and reliability, there’s no team that surpasses expectations quite like LPA-CGR avocats. What truly differentiates the team at LPA from other firms is their unmistakable personal touch. Every case is treated with the utmost dedication, with the team always making the time and effort to achieve optimal results. In an ever-evolving legal landscape, LPA stands out with its innovative approaches.’

‘In the vast expanse of legal professionals, it’s the unique blend of skill, dedication and character that makes certain individuals truly stand out. At LPA, two such professionals that I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with are Silke Nadolni and Julie Weiss.’

‘Silke Nadolni exhibits an unmatched diligence, combined with a profound understanding of the intricacies of legal matters. Her meticulous attention to detail, paired with her natural ability to strategise, consistently provides a pathway to success. When working with Silke, one is immediately reassured by her confident demeanour and extensive expertise, qualities that aren’t easily found in the industry.’

‘Julie Weiss brings a refreshing mix of passion and professionalism to the table. Julie’s ability to interpret complex situations and translate them into actionable insights is truly unparalleled. Her empathy towards clients, coupled with her razor-sharp legal acumen, offers a blend of both comfort and confidence in the advice and guidance she offers.’

‘The whole team is outstanding regarding its market knowledge, is well-structured and organised, and is always focused on the needs of its clients.’

Key clients

Aberdeen Standard Investments

ADP

AFD

AG2R La Mondiale

Axa Investment Managers Real Assets

Barings Real Estate

Berlin Hyp

Deka Immobilien

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank Ag (Pbb)

Dws

Edf

Enedis

Ginkgo

Groupama Immobilier

Mata Capital

Nhood

Osae Partners

Primonial Reim

Raiffeisen

Real Is

Societe Generale

France > Administrative and public law Tier 3

LPA-CGR avocats stands out for its high-level administrative and urban-planning law permit expertise. The firm is entrusted by leading developers, companies and public sector entities to assist with permits and authorisation required for large-scale and prestigious real estate projects and developments in the office, commercial, campus and hospitality sectors; Hélène Cloëz is the key name in this space. Additionally, the firm also has prominent regulatory and permit expertise in the field of energy where the team notably advises on strategic permit autorisations linked to high-profile projects (biomass and offshore wind plants). Its field of expertise also extends to public procurement. Fabrice Cassin  and counsel Cyprien Bès de Berc are key names in that regard. Of note, Marion Roquette-Pfister joined from Norton Rose Fulbright in January 2024.

Practice head(s):

Fabrice Cassin; Hélène Cloëz; François Versini-Campinchi

Testimonials

Efficient and responsible. Excellent quality of work’.

Key clients

GazelEnergie

Dalkia

Iberdrola

Société du Grand Paris

Société Paul Ricard

Gecina

SFR

Work highlights

  • Advising Société Paul Ricard on obtaining the building permit for its “Renaissance de Bendor” project, which consists of rehabilitation, demolition and construction operations of twenty buildings for an area of around 13,000 m².
  • Advising a Spanish multinational company, in the context of the call for tenders for the supply of hydrogen and kerosene to the second largest airport in Europe.
  • Advising GazelEnergie on the recommissioning of the Saint-Avold coal-fired power plant in Moselle.

France > Construction Tier 3

The expertise of the construction group at LPA-CGR avocats extends from land acquisitions and town planning matters to contract drafting and construction litigation. Two partners share leadership of the team: Aurélie Dauger, a specialist in construction litigation and Philippe Jacques, who is well-versed in renewables and contractual arrangements for construction projects. François-Régis Fabre-Falret left the firm in 2024.

Practice head(s):

Aurélie Dauger; Philippe Jacques

Testimonials

‘Good technical skills on infrastructure project contracts.’

Key clients

Primonial REIM

Total Energies Renewable

Ponticelli

France > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3

Praised for the ‘granular precision’ of its contractual work, LPA-CGR avocats has expertise in areas ranging from personal data litigation to advice on the impact of AI on GDPR compliance and data breach responses. Prudence Cadio heads up the unit and excels in cross-border data compliance issues, notably those involving North African countries and China. Eve Naudon and the ‘extremely competentOlivia Roche further extend the data protection expertise of the firm’s Paris office.

Practice head(s):

Prudence Cadio

Other key lawyers:

Eva Naudon; Olivia Roche

Testimonials

‘Prudence Cadio and Olivia Roche are extremely competent in the field of personal data protection. They have been able to adapt their documentation and direct their advice in perfect harmony with the company’s practices and sector of activity.’

‘The team has granular precision in its contracts work.’

Key clients

Q energy

France Biotech

Fraikin

Lindt

Driveco

France > Employment Tier 3

LPA-CGR Avocats represents leading companies active in a range of sectors in various employment matters. Key strengths of the firm include HR management, litigation, health and safety, social relations, international mobility, social protection and reorganisations. The practice is led by Sophie Marinier, who has notable expertise acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, banking and retail sectors.

Practice head(s):

Sophie Marinier

Other key lawyers:

Alexandre Bensoussan; Karine Bézille; Sandra Hundsdörfer

Testimonials

‘A team with availability, it is also competent and proactive in order to identify realistic and anticipatory technical solutions to best meet the expectations of the structure of our company and our projects.’

‘Alexandre Bensoussan secures HR projects by challenging industrial and operational expectations. Availability and listening beyond the area of ​​intervention in order to clearly identify the context and the different interests of the stakeholders.’

‘Availability / listening / relevance of advice and social strategy.’

‘Karine Bezille for her kindness, availability, listening and trusting relationship.’

‘Expert, pragmatic, involved, professional and very pleasant team’

‘The team is experienced and very responsive; particular expertise in the context of complex social litigation, relating in particular to unfair dismissals and collective dismissals, with the involvement of unions and social and economic committees.’

‘Alexandre Bensoussan is an excellent strategist, a fine connoisseur of the functioning of large groups and their complexity, in particular the management of disputes involving former managers and senior executives, as well as handling compliance files and investigations. internal etc.’

‘The team is stable and knows its client well by ensuring good follow-up of files. Easy communication, an effective mode of collaboration.’

Key clients

Manitou Group

Symrise

Mutares

France > Industry focus: IT and internet  Tier 3

LPA-CGR avocats leverages strong sector expertise in energy and infrastructure to advise on a wide range of IT-related matters. The team is led by Prudence Cadio, an expert in IP and IT law. Burgeoning areas of strength include innovative technologies, such as AI.

Practice head(s):

Prudence Cadio

Key clients

Neoen

Q Energy France

Fraikin

Emissive

Lindt

France > Insurance Tier 3

LPA-CGR avocats has a strong record in the field of industrial risks and financial risks, frequently acting for major French and international insurers (as well as insured companies) in litigation, in addition to assisting with policy drafting and the distribution of insurance products. Alexia Eskinazi is the key contact for claims in the energy sector and leads the practice. Arnaud Molinier has left the practice.

Practice head(s):

Alexia Eskinazi

Other key lawyers:

Guillaume Richard

Testimonials

‘Good quality of legal analysis.’

‘Alexia Eskinazi is pragmatic, solution-oriented and a good tactician.’

‘Competent and dynamic team with real skills in industrial and commercial law. The team uses all digital means available on the market.’

‘I mainly work with Alexia Eskinazi, who is a forceful lawyer – she is very responsive and does not hesitate to advise her client based on her investigation of the file. Alexia does not only deal with the legal part but is eager to understand our often very technical problems, which she considers with legal expertise to then be able to build our response strategy.’

‘The team stands out for its rigour, availability, competence, relevant suggestions, and quality of advice and drafting.’

France > Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 3

Under the expert leadership of Prudence Cadio, renowned for her expertise in copyright matters within building construction, interior design, and renovation, the IP copyright department at LPA-CGR avocats offers assistance in the realm of construction while demonstrating a strong command of the digital, innovation, and entertainment sectors. The team, supported by their foreign desks, extends its guidance and representation to both domestic and international clients, maintaining close collaboration with overseas offices, including those in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The practice is further strengthened by key contacts such as Romain Viret, Eve Naudon, and Olivia Roche, who adeptly handle an array of matters, including software license agreements, copyright infringement cases, pre-litigation scenarios, and disputes.

Practice head(s):

Prudence Cadio

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team stands out as it is a young team. The lawyers demonstrate a lot of dynamism, creativity, pragmatism, and know how to make themselves available quickly.’

‘Romain Viret is a great professional with a strong reputation in intellectual property law. In addition to his perfect mastery of copyright, he always adopts a pragmatic approach to the files entrusted to him.’

France > Banking and finance: transactional work Tier 4

Practice head(s):

Hassan Javanshir

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Always helpful and reactive in case of help needed. Very knowledgeable about the market practice approach as to different legal topics.’

‘Very dynamic team. Committed and proactive; outstanding transaction practice. They always deliver high-quality legal services, take care of any question or problem, and are very client-oriented and responsive. They are going the extra mile.’

‘Hassan Javanshir is a very experienced and extremely competent lawyer. Besides his excellent legal advice, considering all aspects of the deal, he has strong negotiation skills and always finds a solution that works for both sides. Absolutely reliable, also when it comes to deadlines. Knows the market very well. Thomas Ehrecke is also extremely competent and reliable and always an excellent choice. With Thomas, one knows that everything is taken care of in a very professional way. He produces a good atmosphere in negotiations, protecting his client at any time. Highly recommended. Stand-out associate: Pauline Ducousso. Extremely professional, committed and responsive. ’

‘Complementary skills, a team that has known each other for many years and works perfectly well together ’

‘Hassan Javanshir: a senior partner who knows his business perfectly and is very close to his clients. Thomas Erecke: exceptional Franco-German partner who develops his business with a lot of professionalism and passion; very hardworking, he seeks innovative solutions.’

‘From top down they have an overview about what happens in the financing transactions and the status quo. The full team is aware and all team members work hand in hand.’

‘Always hands on the deal, daily exchanges about the status and what are next steps. A commercial view and orientated to find solutions’.

‘Very good understanding of the client’s activity and issues. Reasonable cost.’

Key clients

Berlin Hyp

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank Ag (Pbb)

DZHYp

Corsica Sole

Laboratoires Delbert

Societe Generale

France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4

Practice head(s):

Xavier Clédat

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Fast, attentive, with an unparalleled capacity for understanding, this team is capable of dissecting the risks and offers a global and integral complementary service between “litigation” and “corporate”.’

‘Xavier Clédat’s legal analysis and risk management is impressive. ’

‘Very competent team.’

Key clients

Eram

Hivory (groupe Cellnex)

Franprix / Leader Price (groupe Casino)

Natixis

SFR

Suez environnement and GDF Suez

Engie

Groupe Primonial

Omnes Education (ex. Inseec u.)

Zürich Insurance

France > Tax Tier 4

The tax practice at LPA-CGR avocats is a popular choice for domestic and international companies, investment funds, private and real estate investors and family for acquisitions, investments, restructurings and transfers. It has notable expertise in the real estate, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. Mathieu Selva-Roudon leads the team, which also features real estate tax expert Sandra Fernandes; Bertrand Galvez who is active in the energy sector and Martine Blanck-Dap, who is well versed in handling wealth tax and wealth management matters.

Practice head(s):

Mathieu Selva-Roudon

 

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Sandra Fernandez is very responsive and pleasant to contact. She always offers solutions to move forward and is a deal maker, while remaining extremely rigorous. ’

‘Sarah Kesy is very efficient.’

‘Sandra Fernandes: very good knowledge of the real estate sector. Very constructive, business oriented. Very high availability, very smooth operation.’

‘Simplicity and efficiency of exchanges’

‘Mathieu Selva-Roudon stands out for his technical skills and availability. Excellent interactions with other advisors.’

‘Diversity of skills within the same firm.’

Key clients

mph gs

tikehau ace capital

pharmanet

union investment

berlin hyp ag

groupe manitou

laboratoires delbert

francaise de l energie

mitem pharma

gifi

France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 6

Practice head(s):

Raphaël Chantelot, Julie Cittadini

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very committed, professional and reliable team.’

‘Frédéric Bailly particularly stands out for the level of services offered.’

Key clients

MUTARES

MITEM PHARMA

ARCELOR MITTAL

IMPACT FIELD MARKETING GROUP

SYMRISE

CORSICA SOLE

PHARMANET

GREEN CITY AG

OMNES EDUCATION

RENESAS

GROUPE PIL

NHOOD

GINKGO

FRANCAISE DE L ENERGIE

France > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory

LPA-CGR avocats relaunched its financial services practice in January 2023 after hiring Vincent Danton from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP. Danton is a structured finance, securitisation and regulatory expert with particular strength in the crypto space.

France > Derivatives and structured finance

LPA-CGR avocats has bolstered its trade receivables expertise following the arrival of Vincent Danton, who was previously of counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and is a structured finance, securitisation and regulatory expert.

China > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms

The Shanghai office of full-service French law firm LPA-CGR is co-led by Fanny Nguyen, who routinely acts for international clients on establishment issues, cross-border transactions and negotiations with the Chinese authorities, and Hubert Bazin, an adviser to French and European groups on acquisitions of Chinese companies, joint ventures and partnership agreements.

Practice head(s):

Hubert Bazin; Fanny Nguyen

Other key lawyers:

Henrick Emeriau

Key clients

Ariane Group

Aden Services

Altavia

Unither Pharmaceuticals

Trescal Group

Dentressangle

Groupe SEB

Somfy

Seqens

Florentaise

APEM

Amarenco

Limestra

Alten

Invivo Agrosciences

Carlipa

The firm: LPA-CGR avocats is a leading full-service French law firm with an international reach born in 2016 from the merger of Lefèvre Pelletier & associés and CGR Legal. The teams of over 230 lawyers in fourteen offices located in key business centres advise locally and abroad on all strategic projects.

Areas of practice
Banking and finance: the banking and finance team offers services including advice and assistance in banking or finance market, banking and financial advisory regulations, real estate finance and financial litigation.

Distribution and commercial contracts: our team works in the fields of distribution, consumer law and commercial contracts, offering both advisory and litigation support. The team assists companies in developing their contractual and commercial strategy and controlling the risks related to their activities, ensuring their security and compliance.

Dispute resolution: LPA-CGR avocats litigation team assists its clients with all stages of a dispute, from the analysis of risks and their prevention, the implementation of amicable or alternative dispute resolution methods to legal representation and enforcement of decisions.

Employment: with 35 years’ experience in the area of labour law, the firm’s multicultural team of lawyers provides advisory and litigation services for all clients’ employment-related problems, whether in connection with complex strategic operations or the day-to-day labour management of the company.

Energy: the firm perfectly manages market trends and regulations, and contributes to the development of energy law. The government bodies, the energy regulatory authority and professional federations within the energy and renewable energy sector (Syndicat des Energies Renouvelables, France Wind Energy, Wind Europe) are among the firm’s privileged interlocutors.

Environment: LPA-CGR avocats created the first platform which integrates industrial environment and real estate sustainable development practices. The team assists major industrial groups, players in the real estate market and public institutions for the management of their assets, their resources and the risks related to their activity or to the achievement of their development or reorganisation projects.

IP/IT: the team of lawyers assists and advises clients in relation to all legal aspects of intellectual property and technology transactions. The team’s lawyers provide clients with advisory and litigation assistance for the implementation of their protection, use and intellectual property defence policies.

M&A – corporate law: over the years, the team has built up and developed a renowned practice in mergers, acquisitions and corporate law. The team, consisting of 25 lawyers, assists its clients in all aspects of their acquisitions, investment and restructuring, particularly in the energy, TMT, infrastructure and industry sectors.

Public and administrative: the team dedicated to commercial public law possesses great expertise in this area. It assists public and private clients at all stages in the conclusion and realisation of their infrastructure projects and optimises the contractual framework of the operation.

Real estate: since its creation, real estate law has been the flagship activity of the firm. With more than 50 lawyers, the real estate team is one of the largest in France and is leader for all aspects of the sector (investment, finance, tax, construction, urbanism, leases, asset management, etc) and for all types of assets.

Restructuring: the firm’s multidisciplinary team assists its clients in all issues, collective proceedings and in restructuring but also in mergers and acquisitions and corporate law, banking and finance, labour law, environment and real estate, both in advisory and litigation.

Risk and insurance: LPA-CGR avocats has built up a renowned advisory and litigation practice in the sector of insurance over more than 20 years. It draws on the multidisciplinary expertise of the firm, such as the law of mergers and acquisitions and companies, real estate and construction, tax and white-collar crime.

Tax: the team assists private and public companies in France and abroad with each stage of their projects, from the structuring of the operation until its realisation, including real estate tax.

Wealth management and patrimonial law: the team dedicated to patrimonial law and wealth management assists a diverse client base consisting of family businesses, individuals, family groups, holding companies, private banks, CGPIs and family offices in France and abroad.

Department Name Email Telephone
Chairwoman Sidonie FRAICHE-DUPEYRAT sfraichedupeyrat@lpalaw.com
Photo Name Position Profile
Frédéric Bailly photo Mr Frédéric Bailly Partner in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law.
Hubert Bazin photo Mr Hubert Bazin Partner at the Shanghai office
Alexandre Bensoussan photo Mr Alexandre Bensoussan Partner in the labour law department
Romain Berthon photo Mr Romain Berthon Partner at Casablanca office. Specialized in Real estate: planning, development, leasing, construction,…
Karine Bézille photo Mme Karine Bézille Partner specialised in labor and social security law.  
Martine Blanck-Dap photo Mme Martine Blanck-Dap Partner working in the field of estate, inheritance and inheritance tax law
Prudence Cadio photo Mme Prudence Cadio Partner specialized in computer law, protection of personal data, internet law and…
Yaël Cambus photo Mme Yaël Cambus Counsel within the Energy Department. Intervenes mainly in Public Law
Fabrice Cassin photo Mr Fabrice Cassin Partner in public law involved in the energy sector for twenty years
Frédérique Chaillou photo Mme Frédérique Chaillou Partner specialized in environment law for over twenty years.
Raphaël Chantelot photo Mr Raphaël Chantelot Partner – Focusing on M&A transactions and corporate law.
Julie Cittadini photo Mme Julie Cittadini Partner in mergers and acquisitions, contract law and restructuring. Head of the…
Xavier Clédat photo Mr Xavier Clédat Partner in commercial and financial litigation
Hélène Cloëz photo Mme Hélène Cloëz Partner specialized in real estate, environment and public law : local authorities…
Vincent Danton photo Mr Vincent Danton Vincent Danton is a partner in the Banking and Finance department
Aurélie Dauger photo Mrs Aurélie Dauger Partner specialised in construction law for more than 20 years
Florence Defradas photo Mme Florence Defradas Partner and advises clients on real estate and hotels transactions
Anne Delorme photo Mme Anne Delorme Of Counsel in Environmental law
Arnaud Depierrefeu photo Mr Arnaud Depierrefeu Partner in the Dubai office and head of the Middle East Desk…
Thomas Ehrecke photo Sir Thomas Ehrecke Partner in real estate financing and member of the German Desk
Stéphane Erard photo Mr Stéphane Erard Partner specialized in mergers & acquisitions (acquisition of shares/restructuring), corporate law, commercial…
Alexia Eskinazi photo Mrs Alexia Eskinazi Partner in commercial and industrial litigation
François-Régis Fabre-Falret photo Mr François-Régis Fabre-Falret Partner Areas of expertise include real estate Investments (acquisition and disposal –…
Sandra Fernandes photo Mme Sandra Fernandes Partner, Head of the tax department. Specialized in corporate income tax dedicated…
Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat photo Mrs Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat Partner specialized in investment and ownership, environmental diagnostics and residential property.
Bertrand Galvez photo Mr Bertrand Galvez Partner working in the department of Taw Law and M&A
Bertrand Galvez photo Mr Bertrand Galvez Partner working in the department of Taw Law and M&A
Typhaine  Geoffroy photo Mrs Typhaine Geoffroy Counsel working in the real estate department
Valérie Hardouin photo Mrs Valérie Hardouin Counsel working in the real estate department
Ran Hu photo Mme Ran Hu Partner in the Corporate/ M&A department
Sandra Hundsdörfer photo Mme Sandra Hundsdörfer Partner in employment and commercial Law, member of our german desk
Philippe Jacques photo Mr Philippe Jacques Partner in contract law and real estate matters
Hassan Javanshir photo Sir Hassan Javanshir Partner in  Real Estate transactions and asset management Banking – Finance
Rudy Jourdan photo Mr Rudy Jourdan Counsel in labour law
Sarah Kesy photo Mrs Sarah Kesy Counsel working in the tax law department
Stephan Lesage-Mathieu photo Mr Stephan Lesage-Mathieu Partner in commercial law and litigation, member of the German Desk
Sophie Marinier photo Mme Sophie Marinier Partner specialized in labour law
Virginie Martel photo Mrs Virginie Martel Counsel in estate transfers and disputes over inheritance.
François Metz photo Sir François Metz Counsel working in the real estate department
Arnaud Molinier photo Mr Arnaud Molinier Partner Areas of expertise include management of risk and major disputes; commercial…
Silke Nadolni photo Mme Silke Nadolni Partner, Head of the Real Estate department, specialized in real estate law…
Fanny Nguyen photo Mrs Fanny Nguyen Partner advising European companied in China
Géraldine Piedelièvre photo Mme Géraldine Piedelièvre Partner specialized in Real Estate (Commercial Leases, Property Management, Real Estate Investment)
Céline Rifflet photo Mrs Céline Rifflet Counsel working in the real estate department
Michael Samol photo Mr Michael Samol Partner in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law and member of our…
Samir Sayah photo Mr Samir Sayah Partner specialized in mergers and acquisitions and corporate law in North Africa…
Mathieu Selva-Roudon photo Mr Mathieu Selva-Roudon Partner in tax
Vincent Sol photo Mr Vincent Sol Of counsel and has been practicing in environmental law for more than…
Florence Trognon-Dumain photo Mrs Florence Trognon-Dumain Partner in mergers and acquisitions and corporate law
Nicolas Vanderchmitt photo Sir Nicolas Vanderchmitt Partner, Head of Honk Kong’s office. Areas of expertise: Mergers & Acquisitions…
François Versini-Campinchi photo Mr François Versini-Campinchi Partner in energy law, primarily in public law
Romain Viret photo Mr Romain Viret Counsel specialized in Industrial Property and in particular in patent law.
Julie Weiss photo Mrs Julie Weiss Counsel working in the Real Estate Department and member of the German…
Alexandre de Konn photo Mr Alexandre de Konn Partner specialized in general criminal matters, business and media
Number of lawyers : 230
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English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Madarin
Russian
Spanish
Contact : Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat (Chairwoman)
Contact : Martine Blanck Dap (General Manager)
Contact : Bertrand Galvez (General Manager)
Other offices : Algiers
Other offices : Casablanca
Other offices : Douala/Yaoundé
Other offices : Dubai
Other offices : Frankfort
Other offices : Hambourg
Other offices : Hong Kong
Other offices : Munich
Other offices : Shanghai
Other offices : Singapour
Other offices : Tokyo

First of all, we can say that our international dimension illustrates our diversity :  

  • 13 foreign offices (in Asia, Africa, Middle East and Europe (with women as partners and associates) 
  • 5 foreign desks in Paris (German, Africa, Japan, Middle-East and China) 
  • 1st Franco-German Law Firm 
  • More than 15 nationalities are represented within the firm 

 Secondly, we have achieved parity, with 50% women partners, more than 50% women heads of departments, and at our Comex, a Chairwoman, 50% women heads of support functions. This situation reflects our constant collective vigilance to implement a genuine gender equality policy. 

This successful gamble is undoubtedly explained by the fact that the firm, founded on the initiative of two men, were led by three female associates during more than 35 years ago. They were committed to carrying and transmitting this diversity. 

 Our objective is to maintain this parity within the firm and to enable women to take on responsibilities by ensuring that the balance between professional and private life is respected. 

A series of concrete measures implemented by the management ensure this objective : an equal salary policy, flexible meeting hours, access to mobility, the right to disconnection, the  right to replace women on maternity leave, support for women returning from maternity leave,  access for talent to partner positions and to management bodies, the promotion of talent in  support functions, feminization of names, etc. 

Our Firm published its 2nd CSR report in early 2020. We were the first Law Firm to publish a CSR report, aware very early of the spine that this could represent within an organization. 

This 2020 Report, which aims to gather and illustrate our approaches, particularly in terms of governance, diversity, environment, etc., reflects the commitments in which the firm’s  women and men find themselves. 

 Finally, our law firm is engaged in associations. For example , the firm is a partner of the Relay Night (la Nuit des relaisorganized by the Women’s  Foundation (Fondation des Femmes) at the Grand Palais (Paris). It is a festive, supportive and a sporting evening of fundraising for the Women’s  Foundation, whose main action is to financially and legally support associations working to  promote gender equality and combat violence against women. Our lawyers are also doing some probono : for example, during the covid-19, some lawyers contributed to the drafting of a partnership agreement, at the end of which Gecina made available free of charge to the associations of the Fédération Nationale Solidarité des Femmes network several equipped and vacant dwellings in its student residences to accommodate women victims of domestic violence for a period of four months.  

To conclude, our diversity and commitment values allows us to attract great talent by offering an international platform open to the world and other cultures. 


For more than 20 years, we have been advising foreign clients in France and accompany our French clients in their international projects.

Our law firm has chosen to be part of a strong international approach with a network of 230 law professionals with highly regarded expertise in the main business law practices

We have offices in 13 different countries:

– Paris (Head office)

– Algiers, Casablanca

– Douala-Yaoundé

– Dubai

– Frankfurt

– Hamburg

– Hong Kong

– Munich

– Shanghai

– Singapore

– Tokyo

Our Office in Paris have developed International desks: Africa, China, German, Japan and Middle-East Desks.

This multicultural dimension allows us to have a team speaking French, English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Mandarin.

We also have special relationships with “Best Friends” law firms in countries in which we do not have offices.

“This international dimension is part of the firm’s DNA, and reflects our values of openness and collectivity.”

Bertrand Galvez, Partner and Member of the Management Board

You will find below a description of our international offices

Paris

· Head office of the law firm

· Our teams of experts advise French and international clients in all areas of business law

· Leader in the real estate, environment and energy markets, our firm has built a full service offering including corporate, banking, litigation, labor law, IP/IT and tax, with a sector-based approach.

Algiers

· Expertise in property, renewable energy and financing operations sectors, in particular for international operations, foreign investments in Algeria and for Algerians living abroad

· Perfectly conversant with the Algerian business world.

Casablanca

· A reknowned practice in real estate, employment and commercial law

Douala/Yaoundé

· A reknowned legal expertise and deep knowledge of the OHADA business environment

· A strategic position in the Energy sector

Dubai

· Legal fields of investments, commercial contracts, mergers & acquisitions and company law, structuring of projects

· Sector-specific experience in financial services, insurance, property, construction, family groups and private clients, new technologies, and trade and distribution.

· Rare Law Firm able to deal with the civil law

Frankfurt & Hamburg

· Offices specialised in advising on Franco-German transactions in all areas where legal and tax expertise is required.

Hong Kong

· A recognized expertise in structuration and implementation of joint ventures projects, merger & acquisition operations, capital investment and foreign investments in China.

· French Law and Chinese Law capacity

Munich

· Assists German, Austrian and Swiss clients with their transactions

· Extensive experience with German funds, M&A, real estate and renewable energy funds

Shanghai

· A recognized expertise in structuration and implementation of commercial partnerships, joint ventures projects, merger & acquisition operations and foreign investments in China.

· A developed network with audit firms (Mazars, EY, PWC) and local partnerships

Singapore

· Strategically positioned, we assist our clients with all their projects throughout South East Asia

· Intervention in international transactions, M&A and private equity, restructuring, financings, and dispute resolution

· A strong expertise in the following sectors: technology, financial services, energy, commodities and natural resources.

Tokyo

· A specific expertise in Mid-Cap Corporate

· Close relationship with the French-Japanese business community (CCIFJ, Tokyo Bar / Paris Bar, French Embassy, Business France, JETRO)