Simmons & Simmons

Christian is a corporate partner in our Paris office. His core practice consists of advising on private mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, with an emphasis on the life sciences and TMT sectors. Almost all of Christian’s work is cross-border, often involving investments or divestments in France or francophone Africa. He has been permanently based in Paris since 1998, and is fluent in French.

In addition to his work in France, Christian has advised on matters in over 20 countries across the African continent, from Algeria to Zambia.

Christian became a partner of Simmons & Simmons in 2007. Prior to joining Simmons & Simmons, he spent over ten years at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London and Paris. Christian has been permanently based in Paris since 1998.

Christian is dual qualified as an Avocat à la Cour in France and as a solicitor in England and Wales.

English and French