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Offices: Paris


Dechert (Paris) LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (Registered No. OC332363), governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and registered with the French Bar pursuant to Directive 98/5/CE. A list of the names of the members and non-members of Dechert (Paris) LLP who are designated as partners (who are solicitors or registered foreign lawyers and/or members of the Paris Bar) is available for inspection at the address below and at our registered office at 160 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4QQ, United Kingdom.

Member of an association agréée, payment of fees may be made by cheque or wire transfer. Dechert practices as a limited liability partnership or limited liability company other than in Luxembourg.

32 rue de Monceau
75008 Paris
France

Tel: +33 (0) 1 57 57 80 80
Fax: +33 (0) 1 57 57 80 81

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Operational since 1995, Dechert Paris is a key centre of activity in the firm's expanding European network. With more than 40 French and US qualified lawyers, we offer first class legal services to French and multinational clients across a broad spectrum of industries, from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to construction and heavy industry. Areas of particular expertise include mergers and acquisitions, international joint ventures, banking and finance, investment funds, private equity, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, litigation and international arbitration and domestic employment and tax law.

Our corporate and securities lawyers excel in all aspects of corporate law from cross-border M&A and joint ventures to advising private equity and venture capital on their auction strategies, making investments in portfolio companies, refinancing and restructuring portfolio companies, and in developing exit strategies that maximize the return on their investments. Life sciences is one of our Paris office's strongest areas, where it has won plaudits as a leader in its field. Clients range across all aspects of life sciences industry, from biotechnology, bio-informatics, drug discovery, genomics, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics to pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Skilled litigators, our lawyers represent parties in commercial disputes (for example, those involving post-acquisition valuation issues), disputes regarding the assumption of liability, interpretation of intellectual property rights, and other contractual matters. Our international arbitrators, with extensive experience before such prestigious bodies as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), have particular expertise in cases involving sovereign states, energy, construction and telecommunications.

Our investment funds lawyers are part of Dechert's highly rated global financial services team, helping clients identify and pursue strategies to capitalise on market opportunities, comply with all relevant regulation and maintain service to demanding customers and investors.

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Contact Information:
Alain Decombe
alain.decombe@dechert.com

Jonathan A. Schur
jonathan.schur@dechert.com






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