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France > Dispute resolution: International arbitration Tier 2

Mayer Brown shows strength in commercial and investment arbitration where the Parisian team often joins forces with the firm’s other international offices to handle European, Latin American, Middle Eastern and African related cases. The team manages large disputes spanning various industry areas such as construction, infrastructure, mining and energy, acting mostly for companies but also for a number of state entities (Gambia, India). It has recently been entrusted with a new high-profile mandate that is raising major intra EU arbitration rules issues. Practice head Dany Khayat is the key name, with Alejandro López Ortiz and José Caicedo  being two other key members. Counsel Isabela Lacreta  provides support.

Practice head(s):

Dany Khayat

Other key lawyers:

Alejandro López Ortiz; José Caicedo; Isabela Lacreta

Testimonials

‘Mayer’s international disputes team, and in particular Alejandro López Ortiz and his team, is simply exceptional in the details, not only legal, but also technical. From the details, they are able to extract an impeccable and comprehensive legal strategy, even on the broadest and most complex issues.’

‘Alejandro López Ortiz knows how to manage a case and its strategy, listens to the client and gets into the details.’

‘Very competent lawyers, whose team is extremely well organized.’

‘Dany Khayat: excellent judgment and superb management and leadership skills.’

‘The team around José Caicedo is of high quality and they have a perfect command of investment arbitration.’

‘José Caicedo: very rigorous, with flawless ethics.’

‘The practice stands as a beacon of excellence, with a team that navigates the complexities of cross-border disputes with unparalleled finesse, particularly in Africa. The partners’ dedication is evident in their unwavering commitment and constant presence, ensuring that clients receive personalised and immediate advice’

‘Alejandro López Ortiz’s strategic insight is nothing short of visionary. His approach in the pre-arbitration phase and later in arbitration proceedings was both profound and transformative.’

Key clients

Djamel Ben Ferha

D.S. Construction FZCO

Junefield Gold Investments Limited

Klesch Group

Republic of The Gambia

Republic of India

Société Générale S.A

Veolia Group

Work highlights

  • Representing Veolia Propreté in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Italy under the Energy Charter Treaty concerning two waste treatment and electricity production concessions in Tuscany and Calabria.
  • Representing the Chinese company Junefield Gold Investments Limited in an investment treaty claim against Ecuador following the expropriation of its concession rights in a gold and silver mine in that country.
  • Representing Société Générale in an ICSID case against the Republic of Croatia.

France > EU, competition and distribution Tier 2

Mayer Brown is a strong choice to represent high-profile French and international clients in antitrust investigations, as well as in subsequent appeals and follow-on damages claims before the courts, with an impressive recent record in cartel cases. In particular, the firm stands out for its skill in assisting clients in dawn raids, a field where practice head Nathalie Jalabert-Doury is widely recognised for her expertise. The team is also well versed in merger control cases (and related FDI and FSR filings), state aid and distribution law. Jean-Maxime Blutel, who has a strong all-round competition practice, and Guillaume De Meersman are other notable team members.

Practice head(s):

Nathalie Jalabert-Doury

Other key lawyers:

Jean-Maxime Blutel; Guillaume De Meersman; Aymeric de Moncuit

Testimonials

‘A team that can adapt to its client’s strategic challenges and find solutions.’

‘Jean-Maxime Blutel excels in this area and knows how to listen to the business needs of his clients.’

‘Their great strength lies in their very great mastery of the subject matter. Clear and precise invoicing, without any surprises. Very helpful mode of collaboration. Great listening skills. It has unfortunately become rare to meet lawyers who truly understand your problems and who offer concrete, pragmatic and effective solutions. I highly recommend this firm.’

‘Jean-Maxime Blutel is attentive, very precise, shows great mastery of his subject, and has excellent technical skills.’

‘Exceptional availability and great experience, which allows you to benefit from feedback from other situations. Very informative.’

‘Particularly noteworthy is the great negotiating ability, finesse of analysis and teaching skills of Nathalie Jalabert-Doury.’

‘Nathalie Jalabert Doury is truly in the cohort of leading competition practitioners in the jurisdiction – she has vast knowledge and is easy to approach. She stands out as a superb expert and team leader. I’d also highlight Jean-Maxime Blutel, Aymeric de Moncuit and Guillaume de Meersman – all great advisors, reliable, knowledgeable and highly committed.’

‘The team has very strong expertise in the field of competition law. It knows how to develop the best possible strategy for the company by having a rigorous but pragmatic approach.’

Key clients

AGPM

Cummins

ENEDIS (EDF)

Geopost/DPDgroup (La Poste group)

Intermarché / Les Mousquetaires

La Française des Jeux

Mediawan

Pernod Ricard

Veolia Environnement

Vinci Construction (Vinci)

Work highlights

  • Defended Les Mousquetaires in front of the Court of Justice of the European Union and obtained the first full annulment of an EC inspection due to lack of sufficient grounds, which constitutes a fundamental guarantee of European Union law.
  • Advising La Française des Jeux (FDJ) on all antitrust, merger control and foreign investments aspects of its EUR 2.6 billion tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Kindred and create a European gaming champion.
  • Secured a rare annulment of most of the French Competition Authority’s ham cartel decision for Intermarché before the Paris Court of Appeal.

France > Industry focus: Energy Tier 2

Standing out for its leading knowledge of the West African energy and natural resources markets, the global energy group at Mayer Brown is highly sought-after among major international clients for its expertise across the development, financing, and construction of significant and impactful projects. Olivier Mélédo regularly acts for sponsors, investors, and states on development, financing, construction, and M&A matters, demonstrating a comfort across renewable and conventional energy infrastructure and assets. A further expert is Alban Dorin, who assists leading banks and development finance institutions on the financing of significant West African mining projects.

Practice head(s):

Olivier Mélédo; Alban Dorin

Testimonials

‘Very strong responsiveness, knowledge of the infrastructure market, and an ability to apply to our new carbon market.’

‘Olivier Mélédo stands out.’

Key clients

Africa Finance Corporation

Africa Legal Support Facility

Caterpillar Financial Services

Coris Bank International

EcobankDevelopment Corporation

En/Power

Générale du Solaire

Karadeniz Holding

Millennium Challenge Corporation

Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine Minier (SMHPM)

Storengy/ENGIE

The Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

The Government of the Republic of Benin

The Government of the Republic of Gabon

The Government of the Republic of The Gambia

The West African Power Pool (WAPP)

Total EREN

Vaalco Energy Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advising the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on the development of five green hydrogen projects with an aggregate capacity of 85 GW.
  • Advised Coris Bank International on the financing to gold mining company West African Resources Limited for the development of the Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso.
  • Advised Vaalco Energy Inc on the acquisition of Swedish oil exploration and production company Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB.

France > Insolvency Tier 2

Mayer Brown established its dedicated restructuring practice in October 2024 with the arrival of seasoned practitioner Marc Santoni and his team from restructuring boutique Santoni & Associés, consolidating an alliance between the two firms that began in 2022. The team has extensive experience in advising debt funds and corporate creditors on debt restructurings, especially LBOs and in relation to government-backed loans; assisting with insolvency proceedings; and handling the takeover of companies in receivership. Santoni is well regarded for his skill in advising on the restructuring of French companies and assisting investment funds with distressed acquisitions.

Practice head(s):

Marc Santoni

Other key lawyers:

Soleine Gautier

Key clients

Beaumanoir Group

Comexposium – Cassini

Farinia

Fidera

Polygon

SETFORGE Société Nouvelle

France > Private equity: LBO Tier 2

Mayer Brown's private equity, M&A and banking and finance offerings were significantly bolstered by the arrival of the team from AYACHE, which came into effect in January 2025. Key contacts at the combined team include corporate and securities group lead Guillaume Kuperfils, Olivier Aubouin, Bernard Ayache, Olivier Tordjman and Gwenaëlle de Kerviler.

Other key lawyers:

Guillaume Kuperfils; Olivier Aubouin; Bernard Ayache; Olivier Tordjman; Gwenaëlle de Kerviler; Marine Ollive

Work highlights

France > Real estate Tier 2

Often acting for hotel operators, Mayer Brown is experienced in property developments, financing, structuring, and tax. Alexandre Poupard is well versed in real estate acquisitions and disposals, while Erwan Heurtel and Vincent Nédellec are particularly active in the hospitality sector. Wladimir Mangel is noted for his capabilities in commercial leasing, and Déborah Gelblat is another key team member.

Practice head(s):

Alexandre Poupard; Erwan Heurtel

Other key lawyers:

Vincent Nédellec; Wladimir Mangel; Déborah Gelblat

Testimonials

‘Mayer Brown are an innovative service provider with an excellent team of experts whose collaboration has given us synergistic benefits.’

‘A very dynamic, responsive, and available team. Several talents and areas of expertise come together on the same case to enhance quality.’

‘They have very good technical expertise.’

‘They have an international mindset, and the ability to advise on complex subjects with simple explanations.’

‘Déborah Gelblat and Alexandre Poupard have been working with us for a long time, demonstrating exceptional client care and outstanding leadership skills. Their quality of delivery makes them unique in the industry.’

‘Déborah Gelblat is an excellent, detail-driven advisor with deep knowledge and the ability to provide proposals aligned with our expectations, always going the extra mile. An excellent duo with Alexandre Poupard.’

‘Alexandre Poupard is particularly brilliant – he has a perfect command of negotiation.’

‘Alexandre Poupard has the ability to provide clear and high-quality advice on a wide range of subjects. His international mindset and appreciation of our individual investment fund strategies are highly valued.’

Key clients

ARA Europe

Arch Street Capital Advisors

B&B Hotels

Balzac REIM

BNP Paribas REIM

Covivio

Cromwell Property Group

DeA Capital Real Estate

Deva Capital

Europa

La Française REM

LaSalle Investment Management

Lone Star Funds

Union Bancaire Privée

Westmont Hospitality Group

Work highlights

  • Advised La Française REM on a joint venture with EDF Invest for the joint acquisition of the Memphis building located at 111 Avenue de France in the 13th arrondissement of Paris.
  • Advised B&B Hotels on the acquisition of four hotels located within the Grand Paris area from Accor Invest.
  • Advised ARA Europe on the acquisition of three urban logistics assets in France.

France > Tax Tier 2

Work highlights

France > Banking and finance: transactional work Tier 3

Mayer Brown strong team has a strong repute among leading private equity firms and private debt providers for the financing of mid to large LBO acquisitions, while also regularly assisting private equity firm’s portfolio companies with the setting up of corporate financing and refinancing deals (notably through debt bond, unitranche and RCF facilities). The range of expertise also encompasses some real estate financing work and some debt restructuring. Patrick Teboul  leads the practice, with Maud Bischoff being the second key member. They are supported by counsels  Marion Minard and Constance Bouchet while a team from AYACHE, led by Alain Levy, joins early 2025, adding further strength in the private equity helm.

Practice head(s):

Patrick Teboul

Other key lawyers:

Maud Bischoff;  Marion Minard; Constance Bouchet; Alain Levy

Key clients

AmeXio

Bridgepoint Development Capital

Corum

Cristal Union

EFOR Group

EKKIA

Elis

Eurazeo

FCDE

Groupe DFM

ICG

L Catterton

Mediawan

Montefiore Investment

Naxicap Partners

Pemberton Asset Management

Primonial

Qualium Investissement

Sagard

Telamon

Waterland Private Equity

Work highlights

  • Advised Primonial group on the financing aspects of the sale of La Financière de l’Echiquier (LFDE) to La Banque Postale Asset Management.
  • Advised ICG on the financing aspects of the acquisition of a stake in Oak Nation, subsidiary of Charlois, alongside its founder.  
  • Advised Sagard on the acquisition of a majority stake in Primelis, from Initiative & Finance and the management.

France > Compliance Tier 3

According to clients, Mayer Brown’s ‘responsiveness is exceptional and its expertise is undeniable’. The team acts for a range of domestic and foreign publicly-listed companies on matters concerning anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export controls and duty of care, in addition to corporate sustainability and other ESG compliance requirements. Joining the team in September 2023, Edouard Gergondet was promoted to partner in July 2024 and showcases ‘superb expertise’ in sanctions, export controls and anti-money laundering mandates. Gergondet jointly leads the practice alongside antitrust and competition expert Nathalie Jalabert-Doury.

Practice head(s):

Edouard Gergondet; Nathalie Jalabert-Doury

Testimonials

‘The team has a lot of expertise and they will go the extra mile in conducting an investigation. Their methodology of conducting investigations is thorough. The collaboration was very good with strong communication and prompt replies.’

‘Edouard Gergondet has superb expertise. He conducted a very thorough investigation and went the extra mile. Strong analytical skills. Contributed to an exceptional investigation report.’

‘We appreciate the great availability of the firm’s lawyers and especially the accuracy of the opinions and the quality of our collaboration when we work on document drafting projects. Being able to count on the firm’s international skills is extremely appreciated by our teams.’

‘We consider Edouard Gergondet as one of the best professionals in the field of compliance in France, mastering all the dimensions (from drafting procedures to recommendations on the analyses of Third Party Due Diligence carried out, through complex investigations). Dynamic, responsive, open, transparent and perfectly bilingual (English), his multiple skills allow him to interact effectively.’

‘Its responsiveness is exceptional and its expertise is undeniable, fueled by professionals with solid corporate experience which allows them to understand the concrete challenges that clients face. The atmosphere within the team is also a major asset. It promotes a fluid and dynamic collaboration, conducive to creativity and the search for innovative solutions.’

‘The Mayer Brown Paris compliance team is well known among those involved in export controls and economic sanctions.’

‘Edouard Gergondet is undoubtedly one of the best lawyers active in export controls and sanctions in France. His reputation for technical excellence and first-rate client service is widely known.’

Work highlights

  • Advised a leading agrifood group on sanctions compliance aspects related to the sale of their operations in Russia.
  • Advised an insurance group on the impact of upcoming EU legislation on the organization of their anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance functions.
  • Advised a defence technology company on export controls and customs compliance aspects in the context of a M&A transaction.

France > Derivatives and structured finance Tier 3

Mayer Brown 's François-Régis Gonon is retained by leading French and international institutions as well as investors and issuers to assist with securitisation transactions including the setting up, restructuring and amending of securitisation programs of trade receivables, while also handing some factoring work for factoring institutions. Senior associate. Bassem Caradec  provides support.

Practice head(s):

François-Régis Gonon

Other key lawyers:

Bassem Caradec

Testimonials

‘The team has solid securitisation and factoring expertise. Capability to advise on large cross border matters.’

‘François-Régis Gonon is commercially oriented and very practical. ’

‘They are very good lawyers, responsible and very skilled.’

‘François-Régis Gonon and Bassem Caradec are always available and pro-active. they are problem solvers.’

Key clients

Crédit Mutuel Factoring

Targobank AG

France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 3

Mayer Brown is able to assist major corporations and financial institutions in dealing in wide array of disputes spanning notably corporate, financial and stock market litigation, as well as product liability cases. The team is active in a vast range of industries including utilities and energy, food, construction and real estate as well as banking and financial services. The Parisian team also regularly assists clients facing proceedings in the US or in dealing with international issues such as sanctions and enforcement of foreign judgements. Practice head Emilie Vasseur and counsel Nathalie Morel are key names.

Practice head(s):

Emilie Vasseur

Other key lawyers:

Nathalie Morel

Testimonials

‘Competence and precision.’

‘Great expertise in handling cases.’

‘Nathalie Morel: detailed analysis of files, extensive expertise in corporate law.’

Key clients

Abanca Corporacion Bancaria

AGPM

Eurotitrisation

GeoPost

Groupe Demathieu Bard

La Française des Jeux

Messier & Associés

SCI Tahiti Village

Synutra

Veolia Environnement

France > Employment Tier 3

The team at Mayer Brown advises global clients across the financial services, telecoms, construction and transport sectors on the full spectrum of employment law matters, with notable expertise in significant reorganisation projects. Julien Haure leads the team, harnessing extensive experience in complex employment and collective action matters. Régine Goury and Sébastien Delaunay are also noted.

Practice head(s):

Julien Haure

Other key lawyers:

Régine Goury; Sébastien Delaunay; Vincenzo Feldmann; Fadela Kailech

Testimonials

‘Strength of proposal on innovative or still underdeveloped systems, knowledge of relevant partners to support us, quality of service and flawless responsiveness.’

‘Sébastien Delaunay, who combines perfect expertise, for example in the management of free share plans (for everyone, which is rare), with pragmatism and a very appreciable social sensitivity on the ground. And who is also very friendly.’

Key clients

Assured Guaranty Finance Overseas

Avril

Broadcom Inc.

Cérélia

Cohesity

Eiffage

IPSEN

Medallia

Nexans

Omron

Safran

Seagate Technology

Verallia SA

Work highlights

  • Advising OMRON on the global restructuring of their Electronic business.
  • Assisted and advised Eiffage on the legal aspects of its new international employee shareholding plan “Tim 2024” offered in 9 countries.
  • Advising Broadcom Inc. on all their day to day matters.

France > Project finance Tier 3

Mayer Brown's capabilities take in the range of financing and development transactions, acting on behalf of lenders, sponsors and governments. The team has particular experience advising on mining, oil-and-gas and renewables projects in the African continent. Practice co-head Alban Dorin, who specialises in advising banks, investment funds, sponsors and corporations on international asset and project finance transactions, garners client praise for his 'very effective collaboration'; Olivier Mélédo also co-leads and handles a similarly wide range of financing mandates. Elise Baha is an additional key contact.

Practice head(s):

Alban Dorin; Olivier Mélédo

Other key lawyers:

Elise Baha

Testimonials

‘Very effective collaboration – Alban Dorin.’

Key clients

Africa Finance Corporation

Africa Legal Support Facility

Caterpillar Financial Services

Coris Bank International

EcobankDevelopment Corporation

En/Power

Générale du Solaire

Karadeniz Holding

Millennium Challenge Corporation

Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine Minier (SMHPM)

Storengy/ENGIE

The Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

The Government of the Republic of Benin

The Government of the Republic of Gabon

The Government of the Republic of The Gambia

The West African Power Pool (WAPP)

Total EREN

Vaalco Energy Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advised Coris Bank International on the financing to gold mining company West African Resources Limited for the development of the Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso.
  • Advised Ecobank Development Corporation and a pool of lenders and local banks on the financing of the Lafigué mine in Ivory Coast for the Endeavour Mining group.
  • Advised En/power RDC (EPDRC) on the development and financing of a high-voltage line between the Zambian border and the mining center of Katanga.

France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 4

Practice head(s):

Guillaume Kuperfils

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Acolad group

Amexio

Asacha Media Group

Française des Jeux (FDJ)

Mediawan

Medius

Messiers & Associés

Pernod Ricard

Veolia

Work highlights

  • Advised Mediawan on its combination with Leonine, one of the largest independent studios in the German-speaking market.
  • Advised Pernod Ricard on the sale of Clan Campbell Blended Scotch Whisky brand to Stock Spirits Group.
  • Advised Asacha Media Group and its shareholder, Investment fund Oaktree Capital Management, in the sale of their stake in Asacha Media Group to RTL Group subsidiary Fremantle.

Mayer Brown > Firm Profile

Mayer Brown is a leading international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes.

Our client service principles

  • Delivering the best legal advice and service
  • Leveraging our deep commercial instincts to serve as our clients’ strategic partners and trusted advisors
  • Building diverse teams of lawyers from our market-leading practices to help achieve our clients’ goals
  • Solving our clients’ most complex problems with creative and innovative ideas
  • Collaborating across offices to deliver the best of our knowledge wherever in the world it’s needed
  • Using technology to develop new ways to deliver timely and efficient client service

Main areas of practice

Banking & Finance:
Many of Mayer Brown’s largest clients are bank holding companies, commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, asset-based lenders, leasing companies or institutional real estate companies. The firm also represents finance companies, funds and investors, and borrowers operating in many different industries.

Capital Markets:
The firm represents both issuers and underwriters in a wide variety of debt and equity offerings and has an experienced structured finance practice working at the forefront of the market for securitised products.

Chemicals:
The firm advises on transactions and matters involving environmental and other regulations, dispute resolution, antitrust and competition, risk management, investigations and compliance, government and global trade, intellectual property and tax.

Corporate & Securities:
The firm advises leading global companies and financial institutions on some of their most important transactions, including complex cross-border deals and industry-specific issues. Key experience includes capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and technology transactions.

Employment & Benefits:
The firm solves complex issues in employment, employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA litigation and pensions using its country-by-country knowledge of employment law and practices.

Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement:
The firm advises on bank regulatory, consumer financial services, regulatory compliance and due diligence, investigations and enforcement, licensing, broker-dealer regulation and compliance, investment management and insurance/reinsurance.

Fintech:
The multipractice team counsels on transactions, disputes and regulatory matters at the intersection of financial services and technology.

Funds:
Our global Fund Formation practice comprises approximately 100 lawyers from across our firm’s worldwide practice areas. We leverage our leading Fund Finance, Private Equity, Tax, Investment Management & Enforcement, Institutional Investor, ERISA and Pension Investment practices to execute for our clients at the center of global fund formation markets.

Global Energy:
Our Global Energy lawyers have decades of experience representing clients in the oil, natural gas, LNG and power industries and an excellent track record working with clients on renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biofuel and other technologies. Our broad and deep industry experience enables us to support clients through the full lifecycle of energy transition projects, including hydrogen and CCUS projects.

Global Trade:
The firm offers in-depth knowledge of virtually every aspect of international trade and investment, including market access and trade policy, trade remedies, trade compliance, international litigation and dispute settlement, ITC Section 337 investigations and the WTO.

Government:
With offices in key business centres around the world, the firm advises clients on global public policy agendas. Government contracts lawyers help clients from almost every industry manage all aspects of the contracting process at the federal, state and local levels.

Insurance:
The firm represents nearly 400 insurers, reinsurers and related entities such as brokers, banks, and investors in litigation and alternative dispute resolution; investigations and enforcement; and transactions that include M&A, capital raising and structured finance.

Intellectual Property:
Multinationals, emerging growth companies and established midsize businesses rely on the firm to assess IP portfolios; perform due diligence; secure patents, trademarks, trade secrets or copyrights; and litigate to resolve business disputes over infringement or misappropriation.

Life Sciences:
The firm advises clients—from start-ups to some of the largest life sciences companies—in the global pharmaceuticals, biotech and medical device industries on issues including transactions; dispute resolution; intellectual property, antitrust and competition; risk management, investigations and compliance; government and global trade; tax and transfer pricing; and environmental issues.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
The firm advises clients on issues involving antitrust and competition; commercial litigation; consumer litigation and class actions; cybersecurity & data privacy; electronic discovery and information management; employment and ERISA; environmental; international arbitration; product liability and mass torts; securities enforcement and litigation; US Supreme Court and appellate, and white collar defence and compliance.

Mergers & Acquisitions:
More than 300 lawyers across four continents advise on complex, cross-border and high-profile strategic transactions, representing public and private companies, private equity and leveraged buyout firms, special committees and management groups —including many Fortune 100, FTSE 100, CAC 40, HKE and DAX-listed companies.

Private Equity:
The market-leading practice provides a full-service offering to clients in the funds and alternative investments industry. The practice spans the life cycle of a fund, its sponsor/manager and all underlying investments.

Projects & Infrastructure:
Decades of combined experience across asset classes, geographies and transaction structures make Mayer Brown the go-to firm for infrastructure investment transactions as well as restructurings and disputes. Clients include infrastructure funds, pension and sovereign wealth funds and direct investors.

Real Estate:
The firm advises on every stage of the real estate cycle, including acquisition, disposition, construction, leasing, financing, zoning and environmental matters. Clients include banks, real estate investment trusts, institutional investors, pension funds, private equity, opportunity funds, governments, statutory bodies, insurance companies, real estate holding companies, developers and corporations.

Regulatory & Investigations:
Leveraging former prosecutorial and in-house experience, the team helps clients comply with an increasingly complex regulatory framework, address multijurisdictional issues and respond to risks posed by administrative, regulatory or criminal investigations and related civil enforcement proceedings.

Restructuring:
The firm has extensive experience in cross-border restructuring and formal insolvencies and represents corporate debtors, company directors, lenders (throughout the capital structure), bondholders, liquidators, receivers, administrators, trustees, debtor-in-possession (DIP) loan providers, insurers, pension fund trustees, special servicers and landlords on all aspects of restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency.

Tax (Tax Controversy, Tax Transactions & Consulting):
The firm covers every aspect of corporate, partnership and individual taxation, including taxation of cross-border transactions, litigation and state and local issues. Subpractices focus on transactions, consulting and planning, audits, administrative appeals, litigation and international transfer pricing.

Wealth Management (Trusts, Estates & Foundations):
The firm’s advice to high-net-worth individuals reaches beyond minimising taxes to ensuring solutions to complex issues while maintaining flexibility to accommodate unforeseen events and family situations.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking and finance Carol A Hitselberger (Charlotte)
Banking and finance Paul A Jorissen (New York)
Banking and finance J Bradley Keck (Chicago)
Corporate and securities Philip O Brandes (New York)
Corporate and securities Elizabeth A Raymond (Chicago)
Corporate and securities Marc F Sperber (Chicago)
Employment and benefits Maureen J Gorman (Palo Alto)
Intellectual property Lisa M Ferri (New York)
Intellectual property Alan M Grimaldi (Washington, DC)
Litigation and dispute resolution Matthew D Ingber (New York)
Litigation and dispute resolution Michael E Lackey (Washington, DC)
Litigation and dispute resolution Andrew S Marovitz (Chicago)
Litigation and dispute resolution John Nadolenco (Los Angeles)
Real estate Brian Aronson (Los Angeles)
Real estate Jeffrey A Usow (Chicago)
Restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency Brian Trust (New York)
Tax (controversy and transactions) James R Barry (Chicago)
Tax (controversy and transactions) Jason S Bazar (New York)
Tax (controversy and transactions) Brian W Kittle (New York)
Tax (controversy and transactions) Thomas Kittle-Kamp (Chicago)
Tax (controversy and transactions) Joel V Williamson (Chicago)

Other

Chairman : Paul W Theiss (Chicago)
Managing Partner : Jeremy Clay (London)
Other Offices : Americas: Brasília*
Other Offices : Mexico City
Other Offices : Rio de Janeiro*
Other Offices : São Paolo*
Other Offices : Asia: Bangkok
Other Offices : Beijing
Other Offices : Hanoi
Other Offices : Ho Chi Minh City
Other Offices : Hong Kong
Other Offices : Shanghai
Other Offices : Singapore
Other Offices : Tokyo
Other Offices : Europe: Brussels
Other Offices : Düsseldorf
Other Offices : Frankfurt
Other Offices : London
Other Offices : Paris
Other Offices : Middle East: Dubai
Other Offices : *in association with Tauil & Chequer Advogados

Press Releases

Mayer Brown promotes seven to counsel in Asia

24th January 2019

Mayer Brown promotes seven to counsel in Asia

Hong Kong, 21 November 2018 – Mayer Brown has announced the promotion of seven lawyers in Asia to counsel. The appointments are effective January 1, 2019.


Mayer Brown promotes five to partner in Asia

24th January 2019

Mayer Brown promotes five to partner in Asia

Hong Kong, 21 November 2018 —Mayer Brown has announced the promotion of five lawyers in Asia to partner. The appointments are effective January 1, 2019.