Catherine Leclercq
Partner
Catherine specializes in advisory, civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution, mainly in business law and in particular in shareholder's conflicts, disputes relating to acquisition difficulties and disputes liabilities. She has a particular expertise in the areas of events, communication, industry and real estate.
She has developed a specialization in the alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration) for French and foreign companies. Catherine is an appointed mediator by the Paris Mediation and Arbitration Centre, one of the leading European centres of management and resolution of business disputes.
She is a former board member of the Paris Bar Council especially in charge of the European Affairs of the Paris Bar and a former member of the National Bar Council and the vice-president of the European Affairs and International Committee. She is also a delegate nearby the French National Bars Pension Fund. She is national secretary of ACE (Avocats Conseils d'Entreprises).
Having a strong international culture, Catherine is a member of the IBA (International Bar Association) and of the UIA (Union Internationale des Avocats).
Additionally, Catherine contributes to the teaching of business law at the Institut de l'Evènement, specialized in the event and communication areas.
She also provides company training in mediation, contract law and contractual techniques (negotiations, contract management, management of ongoing contractual relationship, sales conditions).
Languages : French, English (fluent), German (intermediary)
EMMANUEL PIEGAY
Partner Attorney
www.live-avocat.com
Before being an attorney, Emmanuel supported numerous companies in their strategic, commercial, and international development, both in France and abroad. This first period of his career enabled him to develop an in-depth understanding of the economic, organizational, and contractual challenges faced by private and institutional stakeholders, particularly in complex, multi-partner environments.
Over the past fifteen years, Emmanuel has focused on the promotion, marketing, and organization of large-scale events, particularly in the fields of sport, culture, and social engagement. As the founder of Livevent, he has led and structured major event projects, bringing together large audiences and a wide range of stakeholders, including public authorities, private partners, institutions, sponsors, federations, technical service providers, and participants.
In this capacity, he notably created the Company Cup, which within a few years became the leading intercompany multisport challenge in France and Switzerland.
As President of the non-profit organization Live Peace, he initiated the international Live Peace concert, organized in collaboration with ten Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
Languages: French – English
YASMINE SADIK
Associate
Yasmine joined our Civil and Commercial Litigation department as an associate in September 2024.
After several internships within Parisian business law firms, as well as within the legal department of the LVMH group, Yasmine worked in the litigation-internal investigations department and in the corporate department of a leading English law firm involved in stock market and M&A transactions
Trained in both Civil Law and Common Law, Yasmine studied at Bowling Green State University (USA) and graduated with a Masters in Business Law and Practice from the École des Hautes Études Appliquées du Droit (France).
Yasmine has been a member of the French Federation of Debate and Eloquence, and has also participated in numerous Model United Nations events as delegate and committee chair.
She is also involved in the Jesuite Refugee Service association, providing administrative and legal assistance to refugees. Yasmine was awarded at the International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Languages: French, English, Spanish and Arabic
zeineb ellafi
Legal Counsel
Holding a Master 1 degree in Business Law and Financial Law, Zeineb is currently pursuing a Master 2 in Business Law and Corporate Law at the University of Nanterre. She joined our team in June 2025 as Legal Counsel within the Corporate Advisory and Commercial Litigation Department.
Zeineb has completed numerous internships in law firms in France and abroad, as well as internships in companies and startups.
She served as spokesperson for the legal team of the Children’s Embassy, a center for children victims of violence. Zeineb also took part in the Thémis Jeune Juriste program as a defense attorney.
Languages: French, English, Arabic
TYPHAINE DAVID
Head of Accounting
Typhaine is responsible for accounting oversight and billing. She provides personalized follow-up and support to the firm’s clients.