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Jean-Luc BLEIN

A tax expert by training, Jean-Luc Blein works in the area of mergers-acquisitions and private equity. He has gained additional expertise in the areas of restructuring and reorganization [of the distribution of powers] within groups, as well as in the issuance of complex financial securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions. He also works with the firm’s litigation team in acquisition-related litigation, specifically with respect to shareholder conflicts and warranty agreements. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and represents the firm in France-Invest (ex AFIC French Venture Capital Association). · HOCHE AVOCATS

FranceCorporate / M&A, Private EquityFrench, English

About

Tax expert by training, Jean-Luc Blein advises on mergers & acquisitions and private equity, with additional expertise in group restructuring and in the issuance of complex financial securities in connection with M&A. He also works with the firm's litigation team on acquisition-related disputes, including shareholder conflicts and warranty claims, and represents Hoche Avocats in France‑Invest.

Practice areas

Corporate / M&APrivate EquityTaxRestructuringCapital Markets & SecuritiesLitigation

Office

Expertise

Mergers & AcquisitionsPrivate Equity (including LBOs)Group restructuring and reorganizationIssuance of complex financial securities in M&AAcquisition-related litigation (shareholder conflicts & warranty agreements)Tax advice in corporate transactions

Education

  • 1987 — Postgraduate degree (DESS) in business law; Corporate legal counsel diploma (DJCE), University of Montpellier
  • 1987 — Certificate in tax techniques, University of Montpellier
  • 1986 — Postgraduate degree (DESS) in business and taxation law, University of Bordeaux
  • 1985 — Master in business law, University of Bordeaux

Admissions

  • Admitted to the French Bar (1988)

Languages

FrenchEnglish