Bignon Lebray

Partner, Corporate law

Thomas Buffin advises and assists his clients (start-ups, Young Innovative Companies, SMEs, Gazelles, ISEs, Unicorns) in all their transactions involving acquisitions, disposals, asset transfers, mergers, tax optimisation, transformation and restructuring.

His training as a litigator, combined with his advisory skills – which he has practiced for more than 30 years – provide undeniable added value, both in terms of negotiation and in the drafting of complex acts, which he can further defend in the event of litigation.

Thomas Buffin is listed in the M&A and Private Equity sections of major legal guides, such as Legal 500 EMEA, Legal 500 Paris, IFLR 1000, Option Droit & Affaires and Décideurs Magazine (in the “Excellent” category).

In 2005, Thomas Buffin was made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour.

French, English

President of the CFPA of the Court of Appeal of Douai Bars (1998-1999) External adviser to the Chamber of Commerce (2000-2004) Member of the Urban Community of Lille Development Council (2001-2005) President of the Regional Conference of the Presidents of the Bar of Nord-Pas-de-Calais (2005-2006) Honorary Dutch Consul to the regions of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Picardy, and Ardennes President of Clubster Santé since 2013 Knight of the Legion of Honor