Kirkland & Ellis LLP > Paris, France > Firm Profile

‘Vincent Ponsonnaille and Louis Gosset are the lawyers we prefer to have at our side rather than across from us on complicated subjects. They do haute couture: tailor-made work, of great quality with a remarkable team at their side. They are always available and offer excellent advice.’

‘The office benefits from K&E’s international reach, a very detailed technical knowledge of its files (in line with the firm’s excellence at the global level), while having a strong local anchoring allowing it to respond to the specificities of French operations. A perfect match for tackling both local and transnational issues. Dynamic, young team with proactive and very competent young partners.’

‘Vincent Ponsonnaille: track record, technicality, patience. Emmanuel Enrici: very proactive and thoughtful, with a strong commercial DNA and a very good understanding of the complexities of private equity operations (both on the legal level and in their strategic and transactional aspects).’

‘Responsiveness, high technical quality and pragmatism. Emmanuel Enrici: pragmatic and excellent legal practitioner.’

‘Unequalled sense of customer service. Excellent level, great availability, responsiveness, ability to create value on complex issues.’

Generally speaking, the entire Kirkland team is of a very high level, the best of the various councils with which we work. Laurent Victor-Michel and Nadine Gelli are recommended.’

‘Very responsive and always available team. Very technical.’

‘The finance team embodies the renewal on the Parisian market, supported by impeccable logistics. They bring the best of American networks, with the essential local touch.’

‘Kalish Mullen is a reference. He is responsive and creative, focused on the solution and the deal, avoiding unnecessary debates. He is well surrounded by a young and dynamic team.’

‘High quality team, responsive, attentive and very customer oriented.’

‘Kalish Mullen goes above and beyond, is always available and is very hands.’

‘The quality of service is excellent and efficient, and the team has excellent knowledge of the market and its requirements. It is also a real pleasure to work with them. The technical and analytical qualities of the team are its strength, added to this is their perfect knowledge of the commercial aspects, they are among the best on the market, especially as advisors to sponsors, their defense of the interests of their clients is a major asset, and often they succeed in drastically improving the position of their clients. The team is innovative in several aspects, diversity, use of technologies, they are very efficient.’

‘Kalish Mullen, who leads the financing team, is an excellent lawyer who has the advantage of perfectly mastering the financial aspects and the modus operandi of these operations. Kalish also has a very accomplished vision of his clients’ interests and understands their business perfectly, which allows him to defend their interests in a very effective and accomplished manner.’

‘We are delighted to be working with Kirkland. Their listening skills, exceptional responsiveness and perfect knowledge of the market, particularly thanks to their network of international offices, are remarkable. We were faced with a very tight deadline for a complex transaction involving many stakeholders, and they were able to orchestrate the operation brilliantly, allowing it to be concluded on time and without any hitches.’

‘Raphael Bloch demonstrates great professionalism, is perfectly integrated with the international offices, and offers valuable advice during negotiations. He has in-depth knowledge of both investors and regulators.’

‘Global vision of the transaction, going beyond just tax issues, with an excellent ability to identify and integrate international tax constraints.’

‘I have been working with Nadine Gelli and Sonia Bouaffassa for several years – both are excellent technicians who often bring something extra to complex cases.’

‘Nadine Gelli – Excellent technical skills. Excellent international network (through her firm and her experience) used with the greatest discernment. Problem solver. Proactive advice to the client. Excellent knowledge of the client’s sector of activity. Attentive, very available, pleasant, and excellent personal contact.’

‘This firm offers in-depth and personalized expertise in all aspects of taxation, whether it is tax litigation or assistance with tax audits, company creation, demergers, mergers, or helping its clients navigate the complexities of tax regulations. The firm stands out for its ability to offer a personalized and attentive service.’

‘We work more specifically with Nadine Gelli, who stands out in particular for her technical skills, and her ability to quickly understand issues and provide a pragmatic response that complies with tax rules.’

‘Nadine Gelli is I think the best tax advisor on the market in France and certainly her skills, commerciality and technical ability must put her as one of the top in Europe.’

‘Great availability. Great technical expertise. Informative. Calm.’