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François de Navailles

François de Navailles

France 2026

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Veil Jourde
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

France

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Corporate - M&A

- Private Equity

- Corporate law - governance

- Stock exchange law

- Companies with special legal status

Career

François is a member of the Corporate team, which he joined as a partner in 2006.

With almost 30 years’ experience, he has recognised expertise in stock market law and mergers & acquisitions.

With a background in finance, tax and law, he is involved in a wide range of transactions, including cross-border deals for French and international groups, acquisitions of listed and unlisted companies, leveraged deals, joint ventures and corporate restructuring.

He has also developed expertise in transactions involving companies with special legal status.

He began his career as a tax lawyer with Coopers & Lybrand in 1995, before joining Gide Loyrette Nouel in 1998. François has taught at Paris-Dauphine University since 1994.

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - France

Band 2
Individual Editorial

François de Navailles is an experienced practitioner who frequently handles corporate/M&A matters for a diverse clientele from sectors including real estate, energy and financial services.

Editorial individuel

François de Navailles est un avocat expérimenté qui traite fréquemment des dossiers de droit des sociétés et de M&A pour une clientèle variées dans des secteurs tels que l’immobilier, l’énergie et les services financiers.

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Strengths

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  • François de Navailles is an incredible lawyer, able to look outside of the legal aspects and at the bigger picture.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers France

  • He is strategic, several steps ahead and doesn't give up.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers France

  • Il est stratégique, toujours plusieurs coups d'avance et ne baisse jamais les bras.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers France
  • François de Navailles est un avocat exceptionnel, capable de voir au-delà des aspects juridiques et d'appréhender la situation dans son ensemble.
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers France

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