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Guillemette Burgala

France 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

France

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Guillemette is a corporate Partner and co-head of our Paris Global M&A and Capital practice.

She focuses on corporate transactions in relation to both private and public M&A deals in a domestic or cross-border context. She also advises clients in relation to corporate governance issues and the setting up of strategic partnerships and joint-venture agreements. Guillemette has developed a strong expertise in multi-jurisdictional carve-out, on a standalone basis or as part of a M&A transaction.

Career

Freshfields, Paris

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Paris bar (Avocat à la Cour)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - France

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Guillemette Burgala assists multinational and French clients with cross-border mandates including joint ventures, carve-outs, mergers and acquisitions. She is regularly involved in transactions in the energy, financial services and automotive sectors.

Editorial individuel

Guillemette Burgala assiste des clients internationaux et français dans le cadre de dossiers cross-borders, notamment des joint-ventures, des carve-outs, des fusions et acquisitions. Elle intervient régulièrement sur des opérations dans les secteurs de l’énergie, des services financiers et de l’automobile.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

It is impossible to convey how invaluable Guillemette's advice is to me and my team. She is smart, practical and the perfect partner on a complex deal.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France
Guillemette Burgala is very hands-on, client-oriented and easy to work with.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France
Il est impossible de décrire à quel point les conseils de Guillemette sont précieux pour moi et mon équipe. Elle est intelligente, pragmatique et l'associée idéale pour une transaction complexe.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France
Guillemette Burgala est très impliquée, à l'écoute du client et très agréable à travailler.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France