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John Brinitzer
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John Brinitzer
Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Capital Markets: Equity

France

18 Years Ranked

F

Foreign Expert

Capital Markets

France

13 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

USA

13 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
France 2025

About

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Practice Areas

John Brinitzer’s practice focuses on international capital markets transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Career

John became a partner in 1999. He has been resident in the Paris office since 2000, after having split the first part of his career between New York (1990–1992, 1996–2000) and Paris (1992–1996).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bars of New York and Paris.

Personal

Harvard Law School

J.D.

1990

Amherst College

B.A.

summa cum laude

1986

Languages Spoken

French (fluent)

English (fluent)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Equity - France

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

John Brinitzer is a renowned equity specialist who is qualified to practise at the Paris and New York Bars. He advises on high-value IPOs, particularly within the tech and biotech sectors, in addition to convertible bonds and rights offerings.

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - USA

France expertise based abroad
Individual Editorial
John Brinitzer is a renowned equity specialist who is qualified to practise at the Paris and New York Bars. He advises on high-value IPOs within the tech and biotech sectors, in addition to convertible bonds and rights offerings.
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Capital Markets - France

F
Foreign expert in USA
Individual Editorial

John Brinitzer is a renowned equity specialist who is qualified to practise at the Paris and New York Bars. He advises on high-value IPOs, particularly within the tech and biotech sectors, in addition to convertible bonds and rights offerings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

John is our wise adviser and I go to him when we have really sensitive questions on US securities matters. He knows our company very well.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Chambers Global Guide

John Brinitzer is an excellent partner and has in-depth knowledge of the French and US markets.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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