LAFOURCADE AVOCATS' team includes partners & of counsels (introduced below) and associates attorneys specialized in various areas (tax law, labour law, IP, litigation, real estate, corporate law).  

- Benoit Lafourcade, managing partner

Magistère (post-graduate diploma) in French business law, University of Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne DEA (advanced post-graduate diploma) in French business law, University of Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne Member of the Paris Bar (2000) Solicitor in England and Wales* (2006) Member of the Law Society (London) Gide Loyrette Nouel (2000) White & Case LLP (2000-2004) Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle (2006) Lawyer at Kimberly-Clark (2005) Squadra Associés, 2007 – 2010, partner

Benoît Lafourcade has over 11 years' experience in law firms in Paris and London, including one year as an international lawyer for the Kimberly-Clark group.

Benoît Lafourcade practices in all areas of business law, assisted by experts and partners in his firm as necessary.

He regularly advises English individuals and companies who seek advice from a dual-qualified solicitor. 

Mr Lafourcade regularly speaks at national and international conferences (Dow Jones conferences, Usine Nouvelle [French business weekly] conferences).

He has been lecturing in 'French business law in English' for a continuing-education provider since 2007 and in 'Corporate law' for the Ordre des Avocats à la Cour d’Appel de Bordeaux (Bar Council of the Bordeaux Court of Appeal) since 2009. 

- Agathe Descamps, PhD, corporate law Of Counsel

Agathe DESCAMPS works with Lafourcade & Avocats Bordeaux as of Counsel. She is active in the field of corporate, financial markets, Stock exchange law and Capital market law issues, and especially on protection of shareholders of listed companies or unlisted.  She lectures at Bordeaux Management School (BEM). She has strong experience in mergers and acquisitions financing acquisition of companies, and advises companies as well as private individuals and investment funds.

- Philippe Gaborieau, strategy & fund-raising Of Counsel

HEC Paris (n°1 business school in France) He is a former CEO in the sectors of the industry, services and finance. His support: financial analysis, financial audits, business plans, strategy.

- Aurélie Agostini, human ressources Of Counsel

Reducing work-related stress and psychosocial risks is not only a moral, but also legal imperative.  Aurelie is a consultant who helps our attorneys reducing absenteeism rates of our clients and ensure O stress work-environment.  She is a key player for all restructurings, allowing smooth reorganizations.

- Nicolas Barbret, labour law specialist attorney

Nicolas Barbret specialises in labor and employment matters.  His practice includes both advisory and litigation work.

Nicolas worked 15 years for the biggest law firms (Clifford Chance).

Member of the Paris Bar (specialization certificate in labor law).

- Emmanuel Boniteau, tax attorney

Emmanuel, former auditor and Ernst Young partner, is our tax attorney consultant.  Member of the Paris Bar.