Jérôme Gertler
Professional Background
Based in Paris, Jérôme Gertler is a Partner and Attorney-at-Law, and serves as Head of Legal Services in France as well as Head of the Corporate M&A team at Forvis Mazars Avocats.
He has over 25 years of experience, gained within Anglo-Saxon law firms and Big Four environments.
Following the merger between Mazars and Forvis on 1 June 2024, he continues his activities within Forvis Mazars Avocats.
Career & Experience
Jérôme advises large corporates, private equity funds, SMEs, and mid-sized companies (ETIs) on their strategic transactions in France and internationally.
He has developed strong expertise in complex legal and transactional matters, including:
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Leveraged buyouts (LBOs)
- Corporate law and governance
- Vendor due diligence (VDD)
- Carve-outs and divestitures
- Corporate restructurings and reorganizations
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate law and governance
- Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
- Private equity and LBO transactions
- Due diligence (buy-side and vendor-side)
- Carve-outs and restructuring operations
- Cross-border legal advisory
Sector Experience
He works across multiple industries, including:
- Retail
- Technology and digital
- Healthcare
- Education
- Hospitality and restaurants
- Banking and financial services
- Transport and logistics
Professional Approach
Jérôme is recognized for:
- Strong strategic and transactional expertise
- Ability to manage complex cross-border operations
- Deep experience in both advisory and execution phases
- Strong value-added, business-oriented legal approach
Jérôme Gertler combines deep corporate law expertise with extensive M&A experience, supporting major strategic transactions within Forvis Mazars Avocats.