Annabel Lavaud

Professional Background

Annabel Lavaud is a graduate of Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, holding a Postgraduate Degree (DESS) in Business Law and Taxation. She is a qualified lawyer (avocate).

She began her career in 2008 at Fidal in Paris, within the Corporate department, advising international corporate groups.

Career & Experience

Annabel developed strong expertise in corporate law, restructuring, and transactional advisory, with a particular focus on complex and distressed situations.

She advises a broad range of clients, including:

  • Large French and international companies
  • SMEs
  • Financial institutions
  • Investment funds and private equity firms

She works on both advisory and litigation matters related to:

  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
  • Distressed M&A and corporate restructuring
  • Corporate disputes and complex legal situations
  • Legal support for financial transactions

In March 2018, she joined Forvis Mazars, within the Risk & Technical Functions unit, and became operational lead in 2020, working closely with partners to strengthen the firm’s legal expertise and support complex engagements.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate and business law
  • Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
  • Distressed M&A and restructuring
  • Corporate litigation and legal risk
  • Private equity and investment fund advisory
  • Cross-border legal support

Professional Approach

Annabel is recognized for:

  • Strong expertise in complex and high-risk legal environments
  • Ability to manage both advisory and contentious matters
  • Deep understanding of transactional and distressed situations
  • Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Annabel Lavaud combines strong corporate legal expertise with deep M&A and restructuring experience, supporting complex transactions and legal challenges within Forvis Mazars.

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