Jean-Luc BLEIN

Mergers & Acquisitions / Private-Equity

A tax expert by training, Jean-Luc Blein works in the area of mergers-acquisitions and private equity. He has gained additional expertise in the areas of restructuring and reorganization [of the distribution of powers] within groups, as well as in the issuance of complex financial securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions. He also works with the firm’s litigation team in acquisition-related litigation, specifically with respect to shareholder conflicts and warranty agreements. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and represents the firm in France-Invest (ex AFIC French Venture Capital Association).

1988 — admitted to the Bar 1987 — Postgraduate degree (DESS) in business law, Corporate legal counsel diploma (DJCE), University of Montpellier 1987 — Certificate in tax techniques, University of Montpellier 1986 — Postgraduate degree (DESS) in business and taxation law, University of Bordeaux 1985 — Master in business law, University of Bordeaux