Coblence avocats has built a dedicated team known for its work advising and representing senior executives, managers and corporate officers, of both listed and unlisted companies, as well as in private equity and venture capital environments.
Led by Chantal Giraud-van Gaver and Ludovic Dorès, the team brings together lawyers with recognised know-how, enabling it to provide its clients with cutting-edge expertise covering all issues specific to directors and officers (legal status, governance, remuneration, taxation, reputation and liability).
Our team supports directors and officers in particular during the critical phases of their careers, from taking up office through to the negotiation and management of their departure. By the very nature of their roles, they may be exposed to ethics or compliance investigations, or even face burnout situations. We act in such complex or sensitive contexts in order to provide tailored support that takes into account the specific features of their positions and the risks inherent in their status.We also work on the audit and implementation of governance and compliance frameworks, as well as on the structuring and negotiation of management packages and incentive arrangements, including in international contexts.
Our team stands out for a deliberately personalised approach, designed bespoke for each individual director or officer, taking into account the uniqueness of their career path, issues and objectives. We place the individual at the heart of our advisory work, building individualised strategies that integrate all dimensions — contractual, employment, corporate, tax and compliance — relevant to their status and role. This global and cross-disciplinary approach allows us to anticipate risks, seize opportunities and offer each client informed, relevant and effective advice in line with the complexity of their situation, while proactively defending their interests at every key stage of their career and notably upon exit.
