Bryan Cave LLP has picked up four lawyers from Marvell Avocats to add to its Paris office. Rémy Blain joins as partner, Fabrice Bouquier and François Alambret as counsel, and Raphaël Roditi as associate. Together, they bring their recognised experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, employment restructuring and distribution.The team has key industry experience from the manufacturing, IT, retail, food and hospitality sectors. Clients are mid-cap and large corporates and investment funds from the US, France, Europe and Asia. 'The profile of Rémy’s team, breadth of expertise and cross-border practice fits perfectly with our strategy to strengthen the firm’s M&A and transactional capabilities in Europe,' said Constantin Achillas, Paris office managing partner.

Inhouse

Mr Blain focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and company law, and also has developed a strong knowledge of distribution, franchise, retail and food law. He  spent many years initially as head of legal services within several international companies (Total, Thales and Airbus Defence & Space), which led him to live and work in London, Moscow and Munich. He is a former member of the board of the French Association of In-house Counsels and the Alumni Association of ESSEC Business School. 

Close collaboration

Mr Bouquier practices in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital for both industrial groups and investment funds. He also advises on distribution, food and consumer law.  Mr Alambret is involved in all aspects of labour and employment law, company reorganisation and acquisition, as well as individual and collective litigation. Due to his varied experience, he often works in close collaboration with transactional/corporate departments, particularly in the fields of mergers and acquisitions and private equity, and in relation to advising management teams in LMBO transactions.