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Addleshaw Goddard
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75116
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Addleshaw Goddard > The Legal 500 Rankings

France > Derivatives and structured finance Tier 2

Addleshaw Goddard has a strong following among international banks (US and UK banks notably) which the practice advises on the review and setting up of derivatives agreements (FBF Master Agreement, Collateral Security Agreement) and other regulatory requirements (EMIR). The practice also advises clients in the context of major debt restructuring situations. The practice is led by star partner  Julien Bacus .

Practice head(s):

Julien Bacus

Testimonials

‘Julien Bacus is one of the most renowned derivatives specialists in the market.’

‘Without a doubt, Julien Bacus is a market leader. He knows the derivatives market, the law and market practices, as well as anyone in Paris. He stands out from his competitors by his responsiveness and his ability to innovate in the implementation of solutions.’

‘Very high quality, reliable and responsive team. They know their materials and products perfectly and are able to provide sound advice taking into account the requirements and constraints of their customers.’

‘Julien Bacus (partner) is one of the market experts in his field. Unmissable.’

Key clients

UBS Bank AG

Sagemcom

JP Morgan

MUFG Securities EMEA plc/MUFG Bank

Barclays Bank plc

Bank of America / BofA Securities Europe

HSBC

Portakabin/Shepherd Building Group Limited

Faurecia

Nomura

Work highlights

  • Advising UBS Bank AG on the negotiation of the EMIR Initial Margin with French counterparties.
  • Advising Bank of America on the modification of its internal templates and guidelines in the event of a counterparty default under an ISDA Master Agreement to FBF Master Agreements.
  • Advising Barclays Bank plc on a bridge related to the inclusion of ISDA definitions in a French law governed confirmation related to a FBF Agreement.

France > Capital markets: debt capital markets Tier 3

Addleshaw Goddard advises on public and private debt securities issuances, as well as on the setting up and updating of bond programmes (EMTN). The team, which assists both financial institutions and issuers also has experience advising on ESG work. The practice is headed by Charles Tissier , who was made to partner in 2024.

Practice head(s):

Charles Tissier

Testimonials

‘Strong skills and great availability.’

‘Charles Tissier: expertise, efficiency, availability.’

Key clients

Rémy Cointreau

Les Mousquetaires

UniCredit Bank GmbH

Après-Demain

Bred Banque Populaire

Barclays

HSBC

UBS

Kepler Corporate Finance

MUFG Securities EMEA Plc/MUFG Bank

NatWest

Après-Demain

Work highlights

  • Advised Rémy Cointreau on a €380,000,000 private bond placement with an average 10-year maturity issued by REMY COINTREAU.
  • Advised Groupement Les Mousquetaires on an inaugural public bonds issue listed on the Luxembourg Market (€300,000,000 notes due 22 July 2029) issued by ITM Entreprises.
  • Advised UniCredit in the issue by Vilogia SA d’HLM of private placement bonds.

France > Administrative and public law Tier 4

Addleshaw Goddard launched its public law practice in October 2023 with the addition of Jacques Dabreteau, who has robust experience in administrative litigation and all forms of public contracts, from Ashurst LLP. The firm has already established a strong record in handling bids for public procurement contracts for large-scale transport, energy, telecoms, and waste and water projects – including international projects in Francophone Africa – and also advises on the regulatory issues surrounding M&A in the energy sector.

Practice head(s):

Jacques Dabreteau

Testimonials

‘Excellent firm.’

‘Jacques Dabreteau is very available and responsive; I have never encountered such professionalism.’

‘Very high level of competence, experience and expertise, and a very high level of availability and speed of response and intervention, including good knowledge of the international markets.’

‘Jacques Dabreteau is very experienced and competent. Very available and very responsive and proactive. Experience in a wide range of fields and markets.’

‘Expertise, technical skills and availability. Ability to handle complex cases.’

Key clients

Boldyn Networks Limited

Lifen

EDEIS

Fayat

Veolia Eau

SNCF Connect & Tech

Séché Environnement

IBM

Robert Bosch France

PGS Geophysical AS

N+P Group

IGY Marinas

EllaLink

Work highlights

France > EU, competition and distribution Tier 5

Addleshaw Goddard acts for leading French and international companies in the transport, energy, retail and finance sectors, among others, with a broad practice that spans merger control, antitrust investigations, follow-on damages claims and distribution law. Practice head Michaël Cousin is experienced in high-profile competition matters at French and European levels.

Practice head(s):

Michaël Cousin

Testimonials

‘Michaël Cousin is an extremely pleasant lawyer who is able to manage high-stakes cases with a very small team. He is very precise, attentive, adaptable and knows how to rely on the right people.’

‘It is a very technically skilled team that responds pragmatically to clients’ questions. Great availability for its clients and good interpersonal skills! Excellent team in competition and distribution.’

‘Michaël Cousin is an excellent practitioner who stands out for his excellent interpersonal skills and, above all, good understanding of his clients’ business. Also, his analyses are always very relevant and his ability to summarise the issues is greatly appreciated.’

‘Michaël Cousin, who heads the competition department, provides valuable assistance in all our consultations with him. He demonstrates legal rigour and innovation in his reasoning, which sets him apart from other lawyers. His availability and sense of empathy also make him a very pleasant person to collaborate with.’

‘Michaël Cousin stands out for his great expertise, availability and responsiveness.’

‘Michaël Cousin is always up to date with the latest developments the area, pragmatic and available.’

Key clients

Colgate-Palmolive

TotalEnergies

SNCF

General Mills

FNZ

Schindler

Casino

Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Rémy Cointreau

JD Sports

Tropicana

BNP Paribas

Groupe Casino

Primark

Diageo

Boohoo

Imaweb

Linxens

SGD Pharma

Work highlights

  • Advised two leading rail transport operators in relation to the European merger control filing of a joint venture.
  • Represented a leading supermarket chain in relation to two competition follow-on damages claims.
  • Assisted an international manufacturer of consumer goods in relation to investigations carried out by the French Competition Authority.

France > Real estate Tier 5

Counting asset managers, developers, and occupiers on its client roster, Addleshaw Goddard is well versed in data centre and logistics matters. Commended for his ‘particularly pragmatic and very operational approach’, Edouard Vitry is experienced in real estate developments and commercial leases. Sylvie Chandesris often handles property financing and transactions.

Practice head(s):

Edouard Vitry; Sylvie Chandesris

Testimonials

‘They are attentive to our needs and anticipate problems, which is valuable.’

‘Edouard Vitry demonstrates a particularly pragmatic and very operational approach.’

Key clients

Equinix

N+P Group

Normandy Memorial Trust (British Normandy Memorial)

CBRE

Alderan

Kroll Advisory Limited

Klépierre

State Street Global Advisors SSGA

PGL Adventure

Sustainable Development Capital SDCL

Prologium

Klésia

Mimco Asset Management

Réalités

Work highlights

  • Advised Equinix on the development and construction of the second largest data centre in France in Argenteuil.
  • Advised N+P Group on the implementation of a plant for waste treatment in France.
  • Advised Normandy Memorial Trust on the development of the British Normandy Memorial.

France > Dispute resolution: International arbitration

Addleshaw Goddard's Paris team is led by Ioana Knoll-Tudor, who regularly combines forces with the firm’s other international offices and often handles commercial disputes linked to Eastern Europe.

France > Employment

Addleshaw Goddard has strengthened its employment practice with the addition of partner Anna-Christina Chaves, formerly of KEY LAWYERS, in January 2024. Chaves brings decades of employment law experience, with a strong financial focus.  

France > Industry focus: Energy

Addleshaw Goddard > Firm Profile

  • Focusing on your requirements and objectives, we curate our relevant technical skills and sector knowledge. We mobilise our colleagues both in France and internationally to support you in creating and preserving business value. Working collaboratively, we bring you results-focused solutions; because your business goals will always be our primary concern.
  • Our Paris office counts with over 45 lawyers including 18 partners
  • Our practice covers corporate/M&A, private equity, tax, finance, competition/distribution law, real estate, commercial litigation, insolvency, intellectual property, employment, international arbitration, white-collar crime, public law and commercial contracts
  • Whatever your request, we pride ourselves on providing a bespoke, relevant and consistently excellent service
  • With 19 offices worldwide and a presence in the UK, continental Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are able to quickly mobilise our network to address your cross-border issues

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Marketing and Business Development Julie Creuilly [email protected] 0627402443

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Perrine Ader photo Ms Perrine Ader Perrine spent two years at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner before joining Addleshaw… View Profile
François Alambret photo Mr François Alambret With more than 20 years’ experience, François advises clients on labour issues… View Profile
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Sara Bellahouel photo Ms Sara Bellahouel Sara advises French, foreign and groups of companies on both individual employment… View Profile
Rémy Blain photo Mr Rémy Blain Rémy has 30 years of legal experience, both in business as a… View Profile
Blandine Bourelle photo Ms Blandine Bourelle Blandine is a managing associate in our Paris office. She acts for… View Profile
Stéphanie Chami photo Ms Stéphanie Chami Stéphanie is an associate in the finance team of the Paris office… View Profile
Sylvie Chandesris photo Mrs Sylvie Chandesris Sylvie focuses her practice on leases, construction, property development, real estate financing,… View Profile
Anna-Christina Chaves photo Ms Anna-Christina Chaves Anna-Christina has worked as a lawyer since 2001. She has developed a… View Profile
Aymar Claret de Fleurieu photo Mr Aymar Claret de Fleurieu Aymar Claret de Fleurieu is a Managing Associate in our International Arbitration Practice,… View Profile
Héloïse Clark photo Ms Héloïse Clark Héloïse advises French and international companies on all aspects of labour law,… View Profile
Marie-Emilie Codina photo Ms Marie-Emilie Codina Marie-Emilie advises clients in various domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and… View Profile
Charles Connesson photo Mr Charles Connesson Charles has significant and recognised expertise in banking and finance and is… View Profile
Michaël Cousin photo Mr Michaël Cousin Michaël is a partner in the EU/Competition department in Paris. He represents… View Profile
Gabriela Custodio photo Ms Gabriela Custodio Gabriela is an associate in the commercial disputes team. Her practice focuses… View Profile
Jacques Dabreteau photo Mr Jacques Dabreteau Jacques works with private operators (investors, industrial companies, lenders, etc.) but also… View Profile
Jugwal Doyen photo Mr Jugwal Doyen Jugwal is an associate in the Competition/Distribution department of Addleshaw Goddard in… View Profile
Maxime Favre photo Mr Maxime Favre Maxime is an associate in the Public Law / Projects Department. He… View Profile
Neslihan Gabriel-Denizkurdu photo Ms Neslihan Gabriel-Denizkurdu Neslihan Gabriel-Denizkurdu advises a broad range of stakeholders in the real estate… View Profile
Baudouin Gueyffier photo Mr Baudouin Gueyffier Baudouin’s practice focuses on corporate law, with particular emphasis on mergers and… View Profile
Nicolas Habib photo Mr Nicolas Habib Nicolas advises French and international companies on all aspects of labor law,… View Profile
Georges-Louis Harang photo Mr Georges-Louis Harang Georges is a French lawyer: admitted at the Paris Bar in 2006.… View Profile
Hugo Jung photo Mr Hugo Jung Hugo is a real estate associate who graduated from Pantheon-Assas University (post-master… View Profile
Ioana Knoll-Tudor photo Ms Ioana Knoll-Tudor Dr. Ioana Knoll-Tudor is a partner in the Paris office and member… View Profile
Camille Le Nea photo Ms Camille Le Nea Camille advises French and international companies and groups on both individual employment… View Profile
Elisabeth Marrache photo Ms Elisabeth Marrache Elisabeth Marrache is leading the IP/IT and data protection practice at Addleshaw… View Profile
Antoine Martin photo Mr Antoine Martin Antoine Martin advises on all aspects of corporate / M&A matters. He… View Profile
Pierre Mathé photo Mr Pierre Mathé Pierre Mathé’s practice focuses on financial regulatory matters in the context of… View Profile
Théo Mercier photo Mr Théo Mercier Théo joined Addleshaw Goddard in September 2024 as a member of the… View Profile
Louis-Alexandre Montpeyroux photo Mr Louis-Alexandre Montpeyroux Louis-Alexandre Montpeyroux focuses his practice on advising and assisting companies on projects… View Profile
David Père photo Mr David Père David represents companies and executives in the context of French or international… View Profile
Gabrielle Pierre-Lenfant photo Ms Gabrielle Pierre-Lenfant Qualified with the Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA) since… View Profile
Dorine Reda photo Ms Dorine Reda Dorine has experience in advising private equity funds and multinational groups on… View Profile
Mathieu Taupin photo Mr Mathieu Taupin Mathieu advises on all aspects of corporate/M&A matters. He specialises in mergers… View Profile
Cécile Terret photo Ms Cécile Terret Cécile focuses her practice in the fields of national and international conflict… View Profile
Charles Tissier photo Mr Charles Tissier Charles Tissier is a partner in the Finance group of Addleshaw Goddard… View Profile
Edouard Verhoeven photo Mr Edouard Verhoeven Edouard is graduated of the Business Law and Management program at EDHEC… View Profile
Edouard Vitry photo Mr Edouard Vitry Before joining Addleshaw Goddard, Edouard has been a partner with K&L Gates… View Profile