Joffe & Partners LLP

Joffe & Associés is an independent business law firm founded in 1996, with offices in Paris and London. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across various sectors, including corporate law, M&A, intellectual property, IT, employment, competition, and dispute resolution. It serves a diverse clientele comprising French and international companies, SMEs, investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals. The London office, established in 2013, offers legal services in English law, focusing on commercial transactional matters, litigation, and arbitration. The team comprises bilingual and dually qualified solicitors who provide tailored legal strategies, particularly for clients from civil law jurisdictions. The firm has built a robust international network over the past 15 years, collaborating with carefully selected law firms worldwide to provide global coverage while maintaining its independence. Recognized for its expertise, Joffe & Associés has been ranked among the top law firms in France in areas such as corporate law and sports law. Its sports law team is renowned for its in-depth knowledge of the sports industry, advising clients on transactions, litigation, and arbitration matters. The firm is also distinguished in luxury, fashion, and marketing law, as well as real estate and public law practices.

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Greek, Italian

Staffing: Approximately 60 lawyers

Team Members: Notable professionals include Pavlos Petrovas, a member of the California Bar, who heads the Los Angeles office and specializes in arbitration and cross-border litigation; Stéphanie Milano, qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales and as an Avocat at the Paris Bar, with 20 years of experience in commercial contracts, regulatory, litigation, and international arbitration; and Sean Surpal, who assists clients in all aspects of English business law, focusing on commercial litigation, international arbitration, and commercial contracts.

Memberships: Admitted to the Bars of Paris, New York, and California