Alerion > Paris, France > Firm Profile
Alerion Offices
137 RUE DE L'UNIVERSITÉ
75007 PARIS
France
Alerion > The Legal 500 Rankings
France > Construction Tier 2
Commended as ‘experts in construction and insurance law’, Alerion is proficient in construction finance. Philippe Mathurin is vastly experienced in environmental and urban planning law, while Nathalie Dupuy-Loup is knowledgeable of construction liability mandates. Another key team member includes Fahima Gasmi, who is well-versed in construction site remediation and is lauded for her ‘analytical skills’.Practice head(s):
Philippe Mathurin; Nathalie Dupuy-Loup; Fahima Gasmi
Testimonials
‘The team is large and they are skilled in a wide range of matters. I would like to highlight their technicality and ability to listen and work collaboratively.’
‘They are experts in construction and insurance law. They achieve amazing results.’
‘Fahima Gasmi’s listening skills, interactivity, analytical skills, and reliability of her advice makes her stand out.’
‘Philippe Mathurin and Fahima Gasmi are technical and legal interlocutors who strongly support their client’s position both in expert appraisals and before the courts.’
Work highlights
France > Industry focus: IT and internet Tier 4
Practice head(s):
Corinne Thiérache; Frédéric Saffroy
Testimonials
‘Responsiveness, great expertise, precision and personalized support.’
‘Corinne Thierache leads a team that provides swift, effective legal advice and very fair rates. We find the team to be nimble and responsive. ’
‘Corinne Thierache is very knowledgeable, and assured. She provides clear, concise and on point advice. Swift and responsive.’
Key clients
ESSENTIEL NOTAIRES
ORGANISATION ET DEVELOPPEMENT (OMNES Education)
AEF INFO
BAYARD PRESSE
EFIR
SUNLIGHT
MATERIALISE
EXPERTISE France
Work highlights
France > Insolvency Tier 4
Working closely with the firm’s banking and finance, M&A and tax teams, Alerion is able to cover the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency matters, from debt restructurings and the acquisition of distressed companies and assets to insolvency proceedings and associated litigation. Gilles Podeur, who has recently seen an uptick of instructions in insolvency proceedings with a cross-border dimension, heads the team.Practice head(s):
Gilles Podeur
Testimonials
‘Gilles Podeur is dedicated, business-oriented, flexible and very deserving.’
Work highlights
France > Insurance Tier 4
Acting for insurers, brokers and insured companies, Alerion's insurance team covers both litigation and regulatory matters, with particular strengths in industrial risk and construction claims. Philippe Mathurin, Nathalie Dupuy-Loup, who also represents clients in personal and workplace injury cases, and Fahima Gasmi lead the team.Practice head(s):
Philippe Mathurin; Nathalie Dupuy-Loup; Fahima Gasmi
Testimonials
‘Nathalie Dupuy-Loup stands out for her availability, mastery of the file, understanding of technical issues, anticipation of problems, and strength in proposing strategies.’
Work highlights
France > Private equity: venture/growth capital Tier 4
Practice head(s):
Pierre-Olivier Brouard; Vincent Poirier; Antoine Rousseau; Christophe Gerschel
Other key lawyers:
Pauline de Roquefeuille; Karine Khau-Castelle
Testimonials
‘Pierre-Olivier Brouard: teacher, dealmaker, available at all times.’
‘Pauline de Roquefeuille: technical, analytical and very flexible.’
‘Karine Khau-Castelle: Technical, good negotiator and very calm and composed.’
Key clients
Hugues de Rouville
Isatis Capital
EDF Pulse
Adaxtra Capital
TechLife Capital
Advancy
Edflex
Check & Visit
EvidenceB
France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 6
Practice head(s):
Pierre-Olivier Brouard; Christophe Gerschel; Vincent Poirier; Antoine Rousseau; Karine Khau-Castelle
Key clients
Groupe Médiamétrie
Groupe Faurecia (Forvia)
Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM)
Groupe Bureau Vallée
Omnes Education
Eiffage Energie Systemes
Groupe Coisne et Lambert
Miles Partnership
Labelium
Laukimax
Groupe Baelen
Eiffage Energie Systemes
Groupe Coisne et Lambert
EDFLEX / OfCourseMe
Work highlights
- Advised Association Familiale Mulliez – AFM in the context of the sale of its retail brand Pimkie to a consortium.
- Advised Parella on the acquisition of The Tenant Solution, Spain’s leading commercial real estate and office design consultancy.
- Advised Médiamétrie in the context of the sale to Ipsos of Omedia, a multi specialist market research company established in Senegal, Ivory Coast and Mali.
Alerion > Firm Profile
Alerion is an independent law firm created in 2003, specialising in international business. Constantly growing, it now has 18 partners and a total of over seventy lawyers. Based in Paris, the firm works both for French clients who are expanding internationally and foreign clients investing in France, advising them and assisting them in disputes. Over time, the firm has developed skills in the main areas covered by business law. The firm’s partners advise clients operating in most sectors of French and international economic life. Over the years, they have also developed specific and cross-disciplinary knowledge of certain areas of activity such as sports, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, the digital economy, real-estate, and aerospace.
The firm works for a wide variety of clients (large French and international groups, French subsidiaries of large international groups, listed companies or small and medium-sized businesses, start-ups, investment funds, associations, public institutions, local authorities, family offices, etc). To fulfil its client’s foreign law requirements, Alerion has correspondents in most countries.
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Number of partners : 18 Number of lawyers : 70Languages
French German Spanish EnglishMemberships
IBA (International Bar Association)Diversity
Alerion, aware of the need for local beekeepers, is committed to the preservation of the ecosystem by sponsoring a beehive in the Paris region thanks to the association Un toit pour les abeilles.
The firm has also implemented several practices within the firm:
- Providing our team with recycled paper.
- Using an external service provider to collect used paper and recycle it.
- Paper consumption has been significantly reduced thanks to the successive lockdown that have accelerated the digitalisation of processes and we didn’t go back to the way it was before.
- Thanks to a partnership with Le Cercle, the meal trays are environmentally friendly. Indeed, Le Cercle recovers the meal trays to reuse them, all in order to be part of a more eco-responsible approach.
- The firm distributes mugs to its team members to encourage them to stop using single-use cups and bottles.
- The Christmas tree is originated from France and horticulturally grown.
The firm’s approach to society
Alerion acts for its co-workers’ well-being at work:
- The firm carried out sessions on the prevention of work-related illnesses by videoconferencing with an external service provider.
- Following the coronavirus crisis, a remote working policy was established.
- A fruit basket is available to employees twice a week in the office.
- The firm has a fair gender ratio : we have 50.6% women and 49.4% men as of 2021.
- Career and development opportunities are encouraged. Since its creation, Alerion has seen seven associates become partners and continues to see its associates evolve within the teams.
- In addition, a quality commission is held every two months to discuss and improve well-being within the firm.