Jeantet > Paris, France > Firm Profile
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75116 Paris
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Jeantet > The Legal 500 Rankings
France > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 2
The banking and finance regulatory group at Jeantet assists domestic and multinational financial institutions, investment services providers, funds and insurance companies with AML strategies, obtaining authorisations, internal control systems and the structuring and distribution of banking products and financial instruments. The team is led by experienced regulatory litigator Martine Samuelian, with support from financial engineering specialist Jean-François Adelle and recently promoted partner Olivier Lyon-Lynch, who has experience of AMF proceedings.Practice head(s):
Martine Samuelian
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Martine Samuelian brings regulatory expertise; she is a pioneer in the development of activity related to the banking and financial world.’
‘French multi-disciplinary firm that can intervene in cases involving several jurisdictions. Easy and pleasant contact with customers. Associates/collaborators with great technical expertise and availability to meet customer requirements.’
France > Dispute resolution: Stock market litigation Tier 2
Jeantet's Frank Martin Laprade is a leading name in the field. He has extensive experience advising companies, financial institutions, investment firms as well as CEOs and executives on dealing with AMF investigations and proceedings. He acts for clients facing stock market abuse allegations, sanction proceedings, as well as investigations into complex securities transactions and public tenders. Associate Marie Robin also contributes.Practice head(s):
Frank Martin Laprade
Other key lawyers:
Marie Robin
Testimonials
‘Perfect knowledge of regulations and other practice subtleties.’
‘Frank Martin Laprade and Marie Robin have great listening skills and fully understand the needs of clients.’
‘Frank Martin Laprade and Marie Robin are excellent.’
Key clients
Prologue
Diana Holding
Madag
Consellior
Groupe Burrus
France > Industry focus: Energy Tier 3
JeantetPractice head(s):
Karl Hepp De Sevelinges; Thierry Lauriol; Christophe Jacomin
Other key lawyers:
Martin Tavaut; Joséphine Hage Chahin; Hélène Gelas; Alexae Fournier de Faÿ; Philippe Raybaud
Testimonials
‘A very high technicality and responsiveness to clients.’
‘Thierry Lauriol has an exceptional mastery of energy law, mining, business law and arbitration issues and a good knowledge of the legal environment in Africa – a very good practitioner with whom working is pleasant and instructive.’
‘Joséphine Hage Chahin masters arbitration procedure perfectly.’
‘Martin Tavaut is meticulous and has good mastery of legal issues, particularly related to energy. He is a very courteous and pleasant person to work with.’
‘The team has strong expertise, availability, listening skills, and a fair price to quality ratio.’
Key clients
ENBRIDGE
ISLAMIC REPUBLIQUE OF MAURITANIA – MINISTER OF PETROLEUM, MINING AND ENERGY
France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 3
A domestic firm with overseas offices in Kyiv, Geneva, Budapest and Casablanca, Jeantet is naturally extremely active in terms of cross-border M&A, acting for a roster of banking, construction, energy, industrial engineering, life sciences, retail, travel and leisure companies. The practice is home to Karl Hepp de Sevelinges, notably licensed to also practice in New York and Frankfurt, who operates across M&A, divestment and business restructuring matters; he co-leads the team with Thierry Brun, noted for his public and private acquisition capabilities, and Yvon Dréano, who is adept in transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate governance.Practice head(s):
Karl Hepp de Sevelinges; Thierry Brun; Yvon Dréano
Other key lawyers:
Cyril Deniaud; Vincent Netter
Testimonials
‘With Karl Hepp de Sevelinges’ long-standing experience and supervision, we felt we were in good hands.’
‘Wide range of expertise, good understanding of local legal issues.’
‘Yvon Dreano is always well-prepared, available and with good advice. Very pleasant to work with but also very good in convincing the other side.’
‘Unfailing availability, great sense of planning and anticipation, strong advisory skills in negotiation, technical skills, ability to find pragmatic solutions to move the file forward’
‘Attentive to client’s needs and in a timely manner.’
‘Helpful approach and personable communication – always responsive.’
‘The Jeantet team have been greatly supportive in getting our deal done. They combine thorough knowledge of the law with great service and customer friendliness.’
‘They are responsive, user-friendly and reasonably priced. We have the utmost faith in their advice and they are my go-to firm in Paris.’
Key clients
AGROFERT GROUP
GEA GROUP
STMICROELECTRONICS
OTTO GROUP
FUBOTV
NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
THINKPROJECT
INVENTORY PLANNER
Work highlights
- Advised the Agrofert group, a European leader in the production of nitrogen fertilizers, on the acquisition of Borealis’ nitrogen production business for €810 million.
- Advised Apollo Global Management on the signing of a final agreement for a €500 million investment in a subsidiary of Air France-KLM.
- Advised Thoma Bravo on the acquisition of Talend for US$2.4 billion.
France > Banking and finance: transactional work Tier 4
JeantetPractice head(s):
Jean-François Adelle; Christophe Jacomin
Other key lawyers:
Alexae Fournier-de-Faÿ
Testimonials
‘Excellent relationship between fairly competitive fees and the quality of the work provided; partners available and competent.’
‘Christophe Jacomin, recognized professional and very available.’
‘Jeantet has always been very responsive and professional in addressing legal issues of a varied nature. Jeantet makes clients feel they are in a safe pair of hands.’
‘We cooperate with Jeantet for many years now and this is a very reliable team of highly experienced professionals.’
‘Jean-Francois Adelle is an outstanding counsel with many years of experience in diversified areas within banking and finance.’
‘The work was well distributed amongst the members of the team considering the level of experience. Without even asking for it, the practice provided us with up-to-date public information with respect to the case at hand. This was convenient and important for the case and helped us to position ourselves.’
‘Jean-Francois Adelle provides high quality advice and is dedicated to his profession and to the client.’
Key clients
Coface Finanz
Bpifrance
Croda International PLC, CRODA, Inc. and Sederma SAS
China Construction Bank
Raiffeisenbank a.s.
Swedbank
Enbridge
BGFI Bank
Nhood
Barings
FGI Worldwide LLC
Work highlights
- Advised US investment fund Thoma Bravo in its financing of the acquisition of the Talend group.
- Advised Enbridge Inc. in connection with financing of a 25 MW floating offshore wind farm in Mediterranean Sea.
- Advised Nhood (part of the Auchan goup) in connection with a facility agreement between its Italian subsidiary Cinisello Srl Gallery and Natixis Branch of Milan for the development of a commercial mall in Milan.
France > Capital markets: equity capital markets Tier 4
Taking a two-pronged approach, the equity capital markets team at Jeantet is led by Cyril Deniaud, who handles the financial transactions side of the practice (IPOs, takeovers, share issues, equity-linked securities) and Frank Martin Laprade, who manages the litigation side (sanctions, shareholder conflicts). The firm's clients range from investment firms to corporates active in aviation, IT, tech and medtech.Practice head(s):
Cyril Deniaud; Frank Martin Laprade
Testimonials
‘Very responsive team and always available for an appropriate legal response.’
‘Cyril Deniaud: reactive, attentive to our issues and questions, and always available. Very good command of support for listed companies. Pleasant contact.’
‘Very competent, innovative, available team that delivers on time.’
‘Rigour, availability.’
Key clients
Thoma Bravo
Figeac Aéro
Sartorius
Groupe Prologue (Prologue, O2i and M2i)
Equitis Gestion
Archos
Alpha Blue Ocean
L1 Capital
Groupe Open
Yorkville Advisors
Hoffman Green Cement Technologies
Heights Capital Management
Ikonisys
Predilife
Intrasense
Global Bioenergies
Cogelec
Wendel
Lacroix Group
Work highlights
- Advised Figeac Aéro, a reference partner of aeronautical corporations, on its financial restructuring which included a share capital increase reserved to Tikehau Ace Capital amounting to EUR 53.5m.
- Advised Groupe Open in connection with the simplified tender offer for its shares, launched by its controlling shareholder New Go, followed by a squeeze-out and the delisting of its shares from the regulated market of Euronext Paris, and the reorganisation of the share capital of New GO.
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4
Practice head(s):
Xavier Pernot; Florent Prunet
Testimonials
‘This team works with efficiency and pragmatism. It shows an excellent understanding of strategic issues and great versatility’.
‘Xavier Pernot: good sense of strategy and in negotiations, finesse of legal arguments and creativity in approaching cases’.
Key clients
Eni Gas & Power France
France > Dispute resolution: International arbitration Tier 4
Jeantet stands out for its strong Eastern Europe (Vienna and Stockholm arbitral courts) and Africa arbitration practice. The practice manages an impressive caseload in the field of energy, construction, distribution and post-M&A issues and acts for several major French, European and international companies. It also represents several African states in dealing with major investment disputes concerning mining and oil and gas issues. The team is headed by Thierry Lauriol, who has strong expertise in the field of Africa investment disputes. Following publication, Ioana Knoll-Tudor left the firm.Practice head(s):
Thierry Lauriol
Other key lawyers:
Aymar Claret de Fleurieu
Testimonials
‘The team works very well together with a great attention to detail. We were always kept fully informed on all aspects of our case which gave us total clarity each step of the way. It is clear that we were in very good and capable hands.’
‘Aymar Claret de Fleurieu is organized, efficient and always on the top of his cases.’
‘The team listens to its customers, and comes up with adapted, appropriate and often original solutions.’
‘Thierry Lauriol and Martin Travaut form a complementary team. Their availability is flawless. And the proposed solutions are both effective and original. Their contact book is remarkable.’
‘Jeantet offers a variety of legal services within a wide array of jurisdictions. Their long standing history, diversified lawyers, and huge international client base makes them able to cater to each individual’s needs and provide custom tailored and extremely efficient legal advice and services.’
Key clients
REPUBLIC OF CONGO
MONTERO MINING
France > Employment Tier 4
JeantetPractice head(s):
Nicolas Mancret; Laetitia Ternisien
Testimonials
‘Nicolas Mancret has acute competence and provides sound advice.’
‘Agile and available team. Relevant advice’.
Key clients
Autogrill
Deloitte
Natixis
Ubisoft
France > EU, competition and distribution Tier 4
Jeantet has particular strength in antitrust litigation; new practice head Florent Prunet advises clients on actions before the FCA and French courts, including follow-on private enforcement actions. Aided by litigation counsel Clarisse Moreno, Prunet represented Eni Gas & Power in actions before multiple courts, including the dispute resolution body of French energy regulator CRE and the French Supreme Court, regarding claims for an injunction and damages against the French distribution grid manager for natural gas. The practice also covers antitrust investigations and day-to-day advice on competition matters, including abuse of dominant position and compliance, and regulatory issues. Sector experience includes the food, automotive and sports industries. Former practice head Loraine Donnedieu de Vabres-Tranié and Thomas Picot left the firm in January 2022.Practice head(s):
Florent Prunet
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Florent Prunet’s team is very available, modern, uses the new video tools, which is very comfortable for us. They are responsive, practical, understand our issues and have a good network.’
‘Florent Prunet: very affordable, available, and invested, and of course competent.’
‘This firm has been managing cases related to competition law and corporate since 2012 and has always given us satisfaction.’
‘Florent Prunet: availability, empathy, good knowledge of our business, ability to explain complex things simply.’
‘Availability. Ultra reactive. Balanced prices.’
Key clients
Eni Gas & Power
France > Insolvency Tier 4
Jeantet launched its practice in early 2021 following the arrival of Bertrand Biette and Laïd Estelle Laurent from Fidal; the duo have extensive experience in the field, acting for a whole range of stakeholders. The team assists with debt restructuring, insolvency as well as asset takeover and litigation work. It has recently been involved in a prominent case concerning the aviation sector.Practice head(s):
Laïd Estelle Laurent; Bertrand Biette
Testimonials
‘The team is very responsive and creative. It is a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Laïd Estelle Laurent is combative and creative. She is respectful and always has the interest of her clients in sight to find a solution.’
‘Reactive team, with an excellent knowledge of the practice, its actors and its inner-workings.’
‘Bertrand Biette is a recognized restructuring professional’.
Key clients
Figeac Aero
Berger International – Groupe Emosia
Jumbo Diset
Annapurna
Apollo Global Management
Work highlights
- Advising listed aeronautics subcontractor Figeac Aero on its debt renegotiation.
- Advising Berger International on the judicial takeover of the activities of the company My Jolie Candle.
- Advising Diset SA, specialised in the toys industry, on the judicial takeover of the activities of the group CIDE, which has been subject to insolvency proceedings in Spain and France.
France > Private equity: LBO Tier 4
Practice head(s):
Philippe Matignon
Other key lawyers:
Thierry Brun; Karl Hepp de Sevelinges; Stephen Walters; Pascal Georges
Testimonials
‘Availability, strong and multiple skills, listening, responsiveness.’
Key clients
Argos Wityu
LBO France
Thoma Bravo
DZETA Conseil
Turenne Capital
Five Arrow
Apollo Global Management
Work highlights
- Advised Apollo Global Management on the signing of a final agreement for a €500 million investment in a subsidiary of Air France-KLM.
- Advised LBO France in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Origine Cycles.
France > Tax Tier 4
Jeantet has a solid tax team, which notably advises major investment funds on the structuring of tax M&A and private equity transactions. The tax practice, which often works alongside the corporate team, recently provided advice on deals in relating to insurance, streaming services and aviation. The tax team also assists companies and asset management firms with tax restructuring work and litigation. Jacques-Henry de Bourmont is the practice head. Counsel Gabriel di Chiara is also a key member. Vincent Lazimi joined the practice in October 2023 from DWF (France) AARPI.Practice head(s):
Jacques-Henry de Bourmont
Other key lawyers:
Gabriel di Chiara; François-Xavier Simeoni; Vincent Lazimi
Testimonials
‘The tax and corporate teams work very close; correct advice.’
‘Gabriel di Chiara and François-Xavier Simeoni are always available to discuss any tax matter, and provide valuable advice.’
‘They are very well known on the market.’
‘Preparation. Speed. Availability.’
‘Strong team across the board, especially in tax.’
‘Gabriel di Chiara is fantastic : responsive, technically accurate and delivered clear advice.’
Key clients
OTTO GROUP
GENERALI
NATIXIS
INVESCO REAL ESTATE
KINGFISHER
BEY MEDIAS
Metropolitan Filmexport
France > Real estate
Jeantet > Firm Profile
The firm: Jeantet is a leading French business law firm since it was founded in 1924. The firm provides to clients the know-how and experience of its lawyers in the strategic areas of business law, both as advisors and litigators, covering a wide range of legal, tax and regulatory specialities.
Aware of economic, technological, sectoral and legal developments, we develop reliable and practical solutions adapted to their challenges.
For four generations of lawyers, the strength of the Jeantet name has been the result of a constant striving for independence, an unfailing international outlook and an ongoing ability to play a leading role on the economic and legal scene.
For four generations of lawyers, Jeantet has been recognised for its independence, its international dimension and its leading role on the economic and legal scene. As a “full-service firm”, we are able to quickly assemble dedicated, multi-disciplinary teams that are able to adapt to the different situations faced by our clients. Our lawyers work in cooperation with leading academics and professionals in their field. The technical expertise that results from these exchanges characterises Jeantet’s methods, creativity and legal excellence.
Areas of practice: Jeantet advises managers, and French and foreign listed and unlisted companies, in connection with transactions and litigation matters with major issues at stake. In order to support clients in cross-border transactions or represent them in international disputes, Jeantet maintains close relations with the best independent law firms worldwide.
International work: With 200 professionals in 2 offices and its network of “best friends” composed of the best foreign law firms, the firm is operational in more than 145 juridictions. As a result, Jeantet is able to represent its clients in cross-border litigation and assist them in all their international issues.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Jean-François Adelle | jfadelle@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 82 80 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Thierry Brun | tbrun@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 23 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Maxime Brotz | mbrotz@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 82 22 |
Tax | Jacques-Henry de Bourmont | jhdebourmont@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 88 |
Capital markets and securities regulations | Cyril Deniaud | cdeniaud@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 52 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Yvon Dréano | ydreano@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 15 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Guillaume Fornier | gfornier@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 74 |
Energy / Public Law | Adrien Fourmon | afourmon@jeantet.fr | 33 (0)1 45 05 81 02 |
Banking and finance | Alexae Fournier- de Faÿ | afournierdefay@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 75 |
Energy / Public Law | Hélène Gelas | hgelas@jeantet.fr | +33 0(1) 45 05 80 76 |
Private Equity | Pascal Georges | pgeorges@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 45 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Karl Hepp de Sevelinges | hds@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 12 |
Restructuring | Laïd Estelle Laurent | llaurent@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 13 |
Energy, Mining & Infrastructures / International arbitration | Thierry Lauriol | tlauriol@jeantet.org | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 83 |
Financial services regulation | Olivier Lyon-Lynch | olyon-lynch@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 59 |
Employment Law | Nicolas Mancret | nmancret@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 64 |
Capital markets and securities regulations | Frank Martin Laprade | fml@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 52 |
Private Equity | Philippe Matignon | pmatignon@jentet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 14 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Vincent Netter | vnetter@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 15 |
General business litigation | Xavier Pernot | xpernot@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 68 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Philippe Portier | pportier@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 88 |
Commercial, Competition and European Law | Florent Prunet | fprunet@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 24 |
Corporate Law/ Mergers and acquisitions | Philippe Raybaud | praybaud@jeantet.fr | +33 0(1) 45 05 80 77 |
Real estate | Catherine Saint Geniest | csaintgeniest@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 12 |
Financial services regulation | Martine Samuelian | msamuelian@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 59 |
Technology, media and telecommunications | Frédéric Sardain | fsardain@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 58 |
Employment Law | Laetitia Ternisien | lternisien@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 82 56 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Anne Toupenay-Schueller | atoupenay@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 80 23 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Stephen Walters | swalters@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 35 |
White-Collar Crime | Philippe Bouchez el Ghozi | pbeg@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 82 66 |
Banking and Finance | Delphine Baudouin | dbaudouin@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 82 72 |
Tax law | Gabriel di Chiara | gdichiara@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 25 |
Tax law | Vincent Lazimi | vlazimi@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 52 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | Bertrand Barrier | bbarrier@jeantet.fr | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 18 |
Corporate Law / Mergers and acquisitions | David Lasfargue | dlasfargue@jeantet.org | +33 (0)6 14 25 34 74 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Jean-François Adelle | Partner – Banking & Finance | View Profile | |
Bertrand Barrier | Partner – Corporate M&A | View Profile | |
Delphine Baudouin | Partner – Banking & Finance | View Profile | |
Philippe Bouchez el Ghozi | Partner – White Collar Crime, Compliance & Investigations | View Profile | |
Maxime Brotz | Partner – Corporate M&A, Private Equity | View Profile | |
Thierry Brun | Partner – Corporate M&A, Private equity | View Profile | |
Cyril Deniaud | Partner – Listed Companies and Capital Markets Law, M&A, Stock market litigation | View Profile | |
Yvon Dréano | Partner – Corporate M&A, Private equity, Corporate litigation, | View Profile | |
Guillaume Fornier | Partner – Corporate M&A | View Profile | |
Adrien Fourmon | Partner – Energy, Environment, Public law | View Profile | |
Alexae Fournier- de Faÿ | Partner – Energy, Financing, Real Estate | View Profile | |
Hélène Gelas | Partner – Energy, Environment, Public law | View Profile | |
Pascal Georges | Partner – Private Equity, Corporate | View Profile | |
Karl Hepp de Sevelinges | Partner – M&A, Infrastructure, major contracts and projects, Private equity, | View Profile | |
David Lasfargue | Partner – M&A, Commercial law, distribution and restrictive practices, Commercial litigation, distribution… | View Profile | |
Laïd Estelle Laurent | Partner | View Profile | |
Thierry Lauriol | Partner – Energy and natural resources law – Arbitration, mediation and alternative… | View Profile | |
Vincent Lazimi | Partner – Tax | View Profile | |
Olivier Lyon Lynch | Partner – Financial Services Regulatory | View Profile | |
Nicolas Mancret | Partner -Employment & Labour Law | View Profile | |
Frank Martin Laprade | Partner – Listed companies and capital markets law, Stock market litigation, Corporate… | View Profile | |
Philippe Matignon | Partner – Private Equity, M&A | View Profile | |
Vincent Netter | Partner – Corporate M&A, Private Equity | View Profile | |
Xavier Pernot | Partner – Commercial, corporate, complex industrial and financial litigation – Arbitration – Mediation… | View Profile | |
Philippe Portier | Partner – M&A, Lobbying, public affairs and crisis management, Listed companies and… | View Profile | |
Florent Prunet | Partner – Commercial law, distribution and restrictive practices, Commercial litigation, Competition law… | View Profile | |
Philippe Raybaud | Partner – Corporate M&A, Private Equity, Energy | View Profile | |
Mrs Catherine Saint Geniest | Partner – Real estate law, Real estate litigation | View Profile | |
Martine Samuelian | Partner – Banking and finance (litigation & regulation), Business criminal law, Investment… | View Profile | |
Frédéric Sardain | Partner – Intellectual property, Information technology | View Profile | |
Laetitia Ternisien | Partner – Tax | View Profile | |
Anne Toupenay-Schueller | Partner – Corporate M&A, Private Equity | View Profile | |
Stephen Walters | Partner – M&A, Private Equity | View Profile | |
Jacques-Henry de Bourmont | Partner – Tax | View Profile | |
Gabriel di Chiara | Partner – Tax | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 150Languages
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Contacts : Catherine Saint Geniest Contacts : Karl Hepp de Sevelinges Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : KievComparative Guides
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