Exceptional
Counsel for
Exceptional
Businesses.

Corporate Law

Entity formation, governance, shareholder agreements, and ongoing corporate counsel for businesses at every stage.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-side and sell-side M&A, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration support.

Intellectual Property

Patent strategy, trademark registration, licensing, and IP portfolio management for technology and creative enterprises.

Commercial Litigation

Business disputes, contract enforcement, shareholder conflicts, and complex commercial arbitration.

Employment Law

Employment contracts, executive compensation, non-compete agreements, and workplace compliance programs.

Tax & Structuring

Corporate tax planning, transaction structuring, international tax strategy, and regulatory compliance.

Édouard Dumont

Founding Partner

M&A, Corporate Governance

Édouard founded the firm after 12 years at a Magic Circle firm. He has led over 140 M&A transactions across France, Germany, and the United States, with aggregate deal values exceeding €4.2 billion.

Claire Vernet

Partner

Intellectual Property, Technology

Claire leads the firm's IP and technology practice. She has represented leading French tech companies, media groups, and multinational corporations in patent disputes, licensing negotiations, and technology acquisitions.

Marc-Antoine Lebrun

Partner

Commercial Litigation, Arbitration

Marc-Antoine is one of Paris's leading commercial litigators, with an exceptional record in ICC arbitration and French commercial court proceedings. He handles the firm's most complex adversarial matters.

Results That Matter

"Dumont & Associates guided us through a complex €220M acquisition in under three months. Their M&A team anticipated every issue before it became a problem. Exceptional."

"Claire Vernet's IP work for us has been transformative. She rebuilt our entire patent strategy, negotiated three major licensing deals, and helped us avoid a catastrophic dispute. Outstanding."

"When we needed litigation counsel in an urgent shareholder dispute, Marc-Antoine had a strategy within 48 hours. We prevailed completely. I trust this firm with everything."

A complimentary introductory meeting to understand your matter and assess how we can assist you.

• Matter overview
• Team introduction
• Preliminary assessment
• Fee structure discussion

Full legal counsel on defined matters — corporate, IP, employment, litigation, and advisory work.

• Dedicated partner
• Associate support team
• Document review
• Regular reporting
• Strategic advice

Embedded legal partnership for businesses that need ongoing sophisticated counsel without building an in-house team.

• Unlimited consultations
• Designated partner
• Proactive legal review
• Contract review SLA 48h
• Board-level advisory
• Priority access

Yes. Attorney-client privilege attaches from your first substantive communication with our firm, even prior to a formal engagement. Everything you share is fully protected.

We offer hourly billing, fixed fees for defined projects, and monthly retainer arrangements. We provide transparent fee estimates before beginning any matter and invoice monthly with detailed breakdowns.

Our primary focus is business law — corporations, private equity, founders, and executive-level individuals on commercial matters. We do not practice criminal law or family law.

We commit to responding to all client communications within 24 business hours. Retainer clients have direct mobile access to their partner and can expect same-day responses for urgent matters.

Yes. We advise on cross-border transactions, international arbitration, and EU regulatory matters. We maintain a network of correspondent firms in 22 countries for local counsel when required.

Contact us by phone, email, or the contact form below to schedule a complimentary 45-minute consultation. We will assess your matter, identify the right team, and propose an engagement structure.