LAWYER PROFILE

Jean-Claude Rivalland

France 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

France

20 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jean-Claude Rivalland is a Corporate lawyer based in Paris.

Jean-Claude mainly focuses on the banking, consumer markets and media sectors.

With over 30 years of M&A experience in the Paris market, Jean-Claude primarily advises clients on acquisitions and sales of private and public companies, with a particular accent on cross-border transactions. He is also involved in joint-ventures, notably for the financial institutions and media sectors. Jean-Claude has in-depth market knowledge and significant negotiating experience, having been involved in a number of transactions for major French banks as well as several foreign institutions.

Jean-Claude Rivalland began his career at Gide where he was promoted to partner in 1996. He joined in 1999 the Paris office of Allen & Overy of which he was one of the founding partners, then managing partner between 2010 and 2018. Jean-Claude joined Norton Rose Fulbright in July 2023.

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

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

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Jean-Claude Rivalland of Norton Rose Fulbright frequently handles domestic and cross-border M&A mandates in the finance and life sciences sectors.

Editorial individuel

Jean-Claude Rivalland de Norton Rose Fulbright conseille fréquemment sur des dossiers de fusions et acquisitions français et transfrontaliers dans les secteurs de la finance et des sciences de la vie.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jean-Claude Rivalland provides high quality availability, support and advice.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France
Jean-Claude Rivalland has extensive experience in FIG M&A deals. He knows how to propose solutions to his clients and negotiate with counterparties in a way that allows deals to move forward.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France
Jean-Claude Rivalland assure une disponibilité, un soutien et des conseils de grande qualité.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France
Jean-Claude Rivalland dispose d’une vaste expérience des opérations de M&A dans le secteur FIG. Il sait proposer des solutions et négocier avec les contreparties de manière à faire avancer les deals.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France