Linklaters appoints Paul Lignières as head of Paris office
01 June 2010
Linklaters has appointed Paul Lignières as managing partner of its Paris office, for a four-year term, with immediate effect.
He takes over from Arnaud de La Cotardière, who has been appointed Divisional Practice Head - Commercial.
Notably, Paul previously worked at the World Bank. He joined Linklaters in 2003 and became a partner in 2005, focusing on corporate and finance transactions in Government-related areas and in regulated sectors. He is co-head of the firm’s global infrastructure & construction sector team and head of its Paris public law group.
Paul is widely regarded as one of the top public law practitioners in France and is ranked in the top tier for both Public Law and PFI/PPP by Chambers Europe 2010.
Jean-Pierre Blumberg, Managing Partner - Europe, said:
"Paul has an outstanding track-record in both practice and management and I look forward to working with him to build on Arnaud’s achievements, as we continue to strengthen our reputation and to deepen relationships with our clients."
For further information please contact
Sarah Peters on +44 20 7456 2153 / sarah.peters@linklaters.com or
Kate Davis on +33 15643 5687 / kate.davis@linklaters.com
