Jones Day’s Paris office has recently received prestigious recognition, with partners Audrey Bontemps, Bénédicte Graulle, and Françoise Labrousse being named among the top lawyers in France by Forbes and French legal publication La Lettre des Juristes d’Affairs (LJA). These talented individuals have been included in the “Top 40 lawyers of the CAC 40” list, which celebrates business lawyers nominated by the general counsel of the top 40 companies listed on the French CAC stock market index.
Audrey Bontemps, a partner at Jones Day, focuses on private M&A deals, including both domestic and cross-border transactions. Her recent work includes advising TotalEnergies on the transformation of a refinery in France into a zero crude platform, as well as assisting Sanofi with various divestments. Bénédicte Graulle specializes in investigations, compliance, and criminal litigation, with a particular emphasis on white-collar crime and human rights issues. She is currently involved in high-profile investigations related to corruption and environmental crimes.
Françoise Labrousse, who co-leads Jones Day’s Government Regulation Practice, is an environmental lawyer and litigator with expertise in climate, energy, and industrial crisis matters. She is actively involved in climate change actions before French and EU courts, as well as in investigations following a major fire accident in a Seveso facility. Additionally, counsel Alexandre Heydel has been recognized as one of the top “Rising Stars,” focusing on private M&A, strategic alliances, and corporate law issues.
Jones Day, a global law firm with a strong presence in 40 offices worldwide, prides itself on its commitment to client service, collaboration among its lawyers, and the depth of legal talent across various practice areas. The firm’s values center around meeting client needs and delivering exceptional legal services. With a team of over 2,400 lawyers spanning five continents, Jones Day continues to be a leader in the legal industry, providing top-notch representation to clients around the world.
