Founded in Nantes in 1972, Cornet Vincent Ségurel has developed a network of full-service practices across France, notably in Rennes, Lille, Bordeaux, and Lyon. With particular expertise linked to the local dynamism of certain business sectors, the firm is well-equipped to advise both local and national clients on a wide range of business law matters. In Lille, Thomas Deschryver advises SMEs and large companies, whilst Lyon-based Alban Pousset-Bougère leverages decades of experience litigating on behalf of private and public sector businesses and insurance companies. Based in Rennes, Pierre Lamidon represents regional, national and international clients in tax and company law matters. Frédéric Marchand  leads on public law and environmental law matters in Nantes, and M&A expert Hubert Biard is a key name in Bordeaux.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Cornet Vincent Ségurel is particularly well established and a reference firm in the greater west.'

  • ‘Pierre Lamidon is an excellent lawyer, maintaining close proximity with his clients in the region.'

Key clients

  • SNCF
  • iAdvize
  • Agrial
  • Berlin Packaging
  • Mousline
  • Charles & Alice
  • Kersia
  • Réalités
  • Cadiou
  • Enedis
  • RATP Connect
  • Caisse des Dépôts
  • Météo France
  • Rennes Ville et Métropole
  • Nantes Métropole
  • Brest Métropole
  • Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie
  • Futuroscope
  • Région Pays de la Loire

Work highlights

  • Advising the CCI Nice Cote d’Azur for the investment and the rehabilitation project of the mythical Studios de la Victorine in Nice to become the “little French Hollywood”.
  • Advising Patrick Mulliez & Family Office on the sale and reorganization of Top Office.
  • Advised a bank syndicate made up Crédit Agricole, CIC, Banque Populaire, Caisse d'Epargne Bretagne and Crédit Mutuel regarding fundraising for Unseenlabs, the Brittany-based satellite-based maritime surveillance company, raises €85 million in new equity and debt financing.

Other key lawyers

Thomas Deschryver, Alban Pousset-Bougère, Pierre Lamidon, Frédéric Marchand, Hubert Biard, Luc-Marie Augagneur