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Lionel Lesur

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Lionel Lesur è Socio del dipartimento Corporate – M&A / Private Equity e dirige il nostro dipartimento Diritto della Concorrenza & della Distribuzione. Membro attivo presso gli Ordini degli Avvocati di Parigi e di Roma (dal 2012), è inoltre a capo del nostro Desk italiano.

Lionel assiste prevalentemente aziende internazionali e fondi d’investimento, appartenenti ad un’ampia varietà di settori ed industrie, tra cui quello farmaceutico, del lusso, della tecnologia, dei beni di consumo e del cibo e bevande.

Ha maturato una significativa esperienza nella gestione e negoziazione di operazione di ogni tipo (fusioni, acquisizioni, LBOs,  joint venture, investimenti di minoranza, etc.) e di contratti commerciali complessi. Si occupa spesso, peraltro, di assistere gruppi stranieri che intendono avviare e sviluppare strategicamente la propria attività in Francia.

Lionel ha anche una vasta esperienza nel diritto della concorrenza, in particolare in relazione a notifiche di fusioni multiple e a procedimenti per cartelli e abusi di posizione dominante, sia a livello francese che europeo. Lionel fornisce inoltre consulenza in materia di private enforcement, diritto della distribuzione, conformità al diritto della concorrenza, controllo degli investimenti esteri e sovvenzioni estere.

Svolge regolarmente incarichi di docenza universitaria presso le Università di Aix-Marseille, Paris II Panthéon-Assas e La Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Roma, nonché presso la business school ESCP, sia in materia di fusioni e acquisizioni che di diritto della concorrenza.

Prima di Franklin, è stato co-fondatore e socio della sede Parigina dello studio americano McDermott Will & Emery (2011–2020) e ha anche lavorato dallo studio inglese Herbert Smith a Parigi (2005–2011) e da Gianni Origoni & Grippo a Roma (2007-2008).

Lionel è membro dell’IBA, nell’ambito della quale ha co-creato la giornata francese-italiana nel 2011, e dell’AIJA.

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  • Legal 500 EMEA 2026 – Lionel Lesur is quoted in the categories:
    • EU, Competition and Distribution
      Franklin is recognised for its strong merger control capabilities and is increasingly active in FDI and FSR clearances. Lionel Lesur, a key adviser to companies in the life sciences, retail, financial services and luxury sectors, leads the practice, which also covers FCA investigations, competition compliance and distribution law.
      Testimonials
      “Franklin has a very integrated approach between the corporate and competition teams, which allows for a great capacity to react to customer needs and a great capacity for innovation.”
      “Lionel Lesur is available and attentive, always ready to find innovative solutions.”
      “Excellent.”
    • Mergers & Acquisitions (below €100)
      Franklin is a solid and established player in the mid-cap market, assisting funds and SMEs with M&A and cross-border deals, spanning various industrial fields including hospitality, real estate and TMT. The firm has continued to grow its ranks in March 2025 with the arrival of co-head Antoine Denis-Bertin, who brings a wealth of experience handling transactions in the financial services segment. The team is co-headed by Yam Atallah, Alexandre Marque, Lionel Lesur.
      Testimonials
      “High intelligence, very agile and insightful. A true business partner.”
    • Private Equity: LBO
      Franklin is active across the full lifecycle of LBO investments, including primary and secondary buyouts, MBOs, build-ups, exits, refinancings and management incentive arrangements. The team regularly advises on both sponsor-side and management-side transactions, with experience in first-time LBOs and growth-driven buyouts. The practice is co-led by Yam Atallah , Antoine Denis-Bertin, Lionel Lesur, Alexandre Marque and Jacques Mestoudjian, who offer deep private equity, corporate, competition and tax expertise.
      “High intelligence. Excellent tactical and strategic mind. Very good negotiator.”
      “They are very responsive, flexible and innovative a great team to work with.”
      “Partner Lionel Leisur is particularly active in the firm and he is technically and commercially impeccable.”
  • Chambers France 2026 – Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    Franklin houses a strong team able to advise clients on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. The team possesses expertise in handling domestic and cross-border LBO transactions. Its clients hail from the healthcare, technology, financial services and real estate sectors.
    « We appreciate Franklin’s responsiveness, clarity and collaborative approach. »
    « The Franklin team is flexible available and proactive on follow-up.  »
    « Franklin’s lawyers are prompt in their communication, provide practical and actionable legal advice and demonstrate a deep understanding of their client’s needs.  »
    « Franklin is responsive, professional and consistently reliable.  »
    « The law firm is a trusted partner for any company looking for high-quality legal counsel with a pragmatic and forward-thinking mindset. « 
  • Leaders League 2026 – Lionel Lesur is ranked in the “Transactions between €75m and €500m” (Leading) categorie of the M&A Guide
  • Leaders League 2026 – Lionel Lesur is ranked in the “Antitrust” (Excellent), “Merger control” (Excellent), “Follow-on” (Highly recommended), “Distribution la” (Recommended), “European merger control” (Mapping), “Investment and foreign subsidies control” (Mapping) and “Interest representation” (Mapping) categories of the Economic law & European affairs Guide
  • Option Droit & Affaires 2025 – Lionel Lesur is quoted :
    • in the category M&A deals under 200 million euros ranking (4 stars)
    • in the category Equity development and LBOs, the majority of which involve companies with less than €50 million in assets (3 stars)
  • Leaders League – Gold award « Mergers & acquisitions – Mid to large » – 2025
  • Lionel Lesur is individually ranked in the US directory Best Lawyers 2026
  • Leaders League 2025 – Lionel Lesur is ranked in the “Mid-cap LBO transactions ” (Excellent) category of the Private Equity Guide
  • Leaders League 2025 – Lionel Lesur is ranked in the “E-Health” (Excellent), “Regulatory Law” (Forte notoriété), “Capital, joint venture, and corporate transactions” (Forte notoriété) and “Distribution law” (Pratique réputée) categories of the Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & biotech Guide
  • IFLR 1000 2025 – Private Equity (Tier Five)
  • HEC Paris : Grande Ecole
  • CEMS (Community of European Management School) : Master in International Management
  • Università di Paris-Nanterre : Master 2 (DEA) in diritto commerciale europeo e internazionale
  • Università di Paris XI – Sceaux : Master 2 (DESS) in diritto commerciale europeo
  • Università di Paris II Panthéon-Assas : Laurea quadriennale in diritto commerciale e fiscale