Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
France
6 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Marcus Billam
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Marcus Billam is a partner in the "Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions" team in Paris. He specialises in mergers and acquisitions and securities law.
He mainly advises listed and unlisted companies, industrial groups and families on their strategic and cross-border projects.
He has acted for both industrial companies and investment funds in a number of high-profile transactions. Marcus also advises listed companies on corporate governance issues.
Prior to joining Gide, Marcus was a partner at Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier since early 2015, having previously been a partner at Allen & Overy (2010 - 2015). Previously, he was a partner at Clifford Chance (2000 to 2010) and Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier (1998 to 2000), and is a graduate of Université Paris II - Assas (1982-1986). Marcus was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1992.
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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - France
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Marcus Billam has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. His client list includes leading corporates hailing from the media and hospitality sectors.
Strengths
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Marcus Billam is an exceptional lawyer; he is creative and a real dealmaker.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global GuideMarcus Billam is an excellent lawyer with strong multidisciplinary skills.
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