Global law firm Freshfields announces that Benoit Marpeau will join the firm as partner in its Corporate and M&A team in Paris. Marpeau is a transactional specialist bringing broad experience advising listed and non-listed companies on high-profile mergers, carve-outs, spin-offs and business reorganisations. He is known for his negotiating acumen and creative problem-solving and has built a successful practice advising major French corporates on strategic mandates that align with Freshfields’ ambitions as a leading firm in the market. With the firm advising both French clients on domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions and international clients on their strategic transactions in the country, his arrival supports Freshfields’ commitment to investing in strategic talent to help clients navigate their most important local and cross-border matters. Hervé Pisani, co-head of Freshfields' Global Transactions team in Paris, stated: “The French market is an important market for the firm, which has always supported an ambitious – and successful – strategy of development in Paris. The arrival of Benoit Marpeau, a recognised expert combining technical skills that are highly regarded by clients and their peers, with strong interpersonal skills, is part of a genuine desire to root our growth strategy in the long term.” Freshfields’ head of Global Transactions Julian Pritchard adds: “It’s great to welcome Benoit to our market leading global M&A practice, as we continue to invest in our capabilities across major markets. Our clients expect our lawyers to show the highest level of expertise, commerciality and teamwork to deliver their most challenging mandates and we are ready to support them at every turn."