Lateral Partner — Corporate M&A (Paris)

This is an ongoing partner-level search, handled confidentially. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

An established international law firm is seeking a lateral partner to join its Corporate practice in Paris, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.

The team advises on complex cross-border corporate transactions, and a specific need has been identified for a partner with strong expertise in African energy work.

This is an opportunity for an experienced corporate practitioner with an existing client following to build and grow a practice within a well-regarded international platform.

• Admitted to practice in France (or equivalent qualification)
• Significant experience leading M&A and cross-border corporate transactions
• Demonstrated expertise in African energy matters
• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.