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Avocat au Barreau de Paris, Jean-Philippe Lambert est président de Mayer Brown à Paris.

Jean-Philippe conseille régulièrement des sociétés, cotées et non cotées, des fonds d’investissement ainsi que des groupes français et internationaux dans la structuration, la négociation et la mise en place de leurs opérations de fusions-acquisitions, et de financement, en France ou à l’étranger.

Il représente également des groupes français et étrangers devant des juridictions françaises dans le cadre de leurs contentieux complexes. Il est aussi spécialisé dans les contentieux liés aux opérations de restructuration et les procédures collectives.

Jean-Philippe a récemment conseillé Veolia dans le cadre de son contentieux contre Suez suite à l'acquisition de 29,9% du capital de Suez auprès d'Engie et de l'OPA lancée sur le capital restant en février 2021. Il a également continué à conseiller, avec ses équipes, Veolia dans le cadre de son acquisition de Suez et dans la mise en œuvre des remèdes identifiés par la Commission européenne.

Jean-Philippe a rejoint Mayer Brown en 2001 lorsque son cabinet, Lambert & Lee, s’est rapproché de Mayer Brown.

Il parle le français, l’anglais et l’espagnol.
 

Domaines d'intérêt

Domaines d’intervention
Secteurs d'activité

Langues

  • Français
  • Anglais
  • Espagnol

Presse

Formation

Université Paris V René Descartes, Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées

Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, Maîtrise

Inscription au Barreau

Barreau

  • Paris

Continually recommended by the legal directories as a Leading Individual :

2020

  • The 2020 IFLR 1000 issue, a guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms, has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as “Highly regarded” in Banking, M&A and Private equity in France.

2019

  • IFLR 1000 recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as “Highly regarded" in Banking and Finance, Private Equity and M&A practices in France.
  • “Assists banks, private equity funds and corporate clients with multi-jurisdictional acquisition and real estate finance operations. Jean-Philippe Lambert is a key contact for the firm." Chambers Global.
  • Best Lawyers, a peer review guide to the legal profession has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as one of the leading Banking law, Real Estate law and Finance law practitioners in France since 2010.
  • Décideurs has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as having a “strong reputation” in the litigation practice in France.

2018

  • IFLR 1000 has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as "Highly regarded" in France.
  • “Jean-Philippe Lambert has a wealth of expertise in the practice area, from acquisition finance to debt refinancing.” Chambers Global.
  • Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as one of the leading Banking law, Real Estate law and Finance law practitioners in France since 2010.
  • Décideurs has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as “Excellent” in Banking and Finance, and Acquisition Financing practices in France.

2017

  • IFLR 1000 has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as the “Leading lawyer” in Banking and Finance, Private Equity and M&A practices in France.
  • Managing partner and practice head Jean-Philippe Lambert is a real estate finance specialist, with additional experience in local and international acquisition finance matters. A client says: "I really appreciate him professionally because he's direct, he's serious and he knows his cases perfectly." Chambers Global.
  • Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as one of the leading Banking & Finance and Real Estate Law practitioners in France since 2010.
  • Décideurs has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as “Excellent” in Banking and Finance practice in France.

2016

  • IFLR 1000 has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as "Leading lawyers" in France. 
  • "Managing partner of Mayer Brown in Paris, Jean-Philippe Lambert focuses on leveraged and real estate finance. His clients include investment banks and investment funds." Chambers Global/Chambers Europe.
  • Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as one of the leading Banking & Finance and Real Estate practitioners in France since 2010
  • Décideurs has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as "Excellent" in Banking & Finance in France.

2015

  • IFLR 1000 has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as "Leading lawyers" in France.
  • "Managing partner Jean-Philippe Lambert specialises in real estate finance and environmental law. He deals with transactional and regulatory matters and is also a strong litigator." Chambers Global/Chambers Europe.
  • Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as one of the leading Banking & Finance and Real Estate practitioners in France since 2010.

2014

  • IFLR 1000 has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as "Leading lawyers" in France.
  • "Jean-Philippe Lambert specialises in real estate finance. He is the managing partner of Mayer Brown's Paris office and a member of the firm's worldwide management committee." Chambers Gobal/Chambers Europe.
  • Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as one of the leading Banking & Finance and Real Estate practitioners in France since 2010. 

2013

  • IFLR 1000 has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as "Leading lawyers" in France. 
  • Jean-Philippe Lambert is the Paris office's managing partner. He is strong in real estate finance, and clients benefit from his expertise in environment regulatory law. Chambers Global.
  • Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Philippe Lambert as one of the leading Banking & Finance and Real Estate practitioners in France since 2010.