LPA-CGR avocats is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie-Gabrielle du Bourblanc as Counsel with effect from 1 January 2023 to strengthen the firm’s focus on cross-border investments between France and Hong Kong

Marie-Gabrielle du Bourblanc has been a member of the Paris Bar since 2014 and Solicitor of the Senior Courts in England since 2018. She joined our Hong Kong office, headed by Nicolas Vanderchmitt, in 2011 as trainee and then as Associate.

Marie-Gabrielle advises on international and corporate/M&A tax matters. She advises European and French clients with activities in Hong Kong at all stages of their development (setting-up, negotiations of regional joint-venture / shareholders’ agreements, sale, restructuring of activities, etc.). Marie-Gabrielle also advises executives and employees (local or expatriate) on issues related to their mobility (departure to Asia, return to France) and the structuring of their packages.

Marie-Gabrielle is a graduate of the Magistère Juristes d'Affaires- DJCE of the University of Paris II- Panthéon-Assas (2010). She also holds a Certificate of Specialized Studies in Tax Law from the Fédération Nationale pour le Droit de l'Entreprise (Vice Major France - Class of 2010) and a Certificate of Legal Studies (LLB level) from University College London (2011).

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From Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat, partner and President of the firm: "The appointment of MarieGabrielle as Counsel is the recognition of her great professional dynamism and the pertinence of her effort on development of projects. This illustrates our desire to pursue our growth, particularly in international cases and in our flagship sectors, and to continue offering innovative services and excellence. We are proud of LPA-CGR Avocats' ability to promote the talents involved in the firm's development and committed to serving its clients".

This appointment brings the number of Counsels of the firm to 19.