Athéné Avocats is an independent, Paris-based business law firm advising French and international companies on their strategic operations. We assist foreign investors throughout every stage of their establishment, investment and development in France.
Our expertise covers corporate structuring and governance, M&A, private equity, joint ventures, business reorganisations and international mobility, including visas, residence and work permits, and related social security matters. We also advise on commercial contracts, employment law, intellectual property, taxation, regulatory matters and dispute resolution.
Partner Camille Roche has extensive experience advising on France–China matters and advises clients in Mandarin, English and French.
Our multilingual team combines an in-depth knowledge of French law with extensive experience of cross-border and multicultural business environments.
Through our trusted network of specialist lawyers in Europe and Asia, we provide seamless support on multi-jurisdictional matters.
Our boutique structure gives every client direct access to the partners, a single point of contact and highly responsive, hands-on advice.
This enables us to provide practical, tailor-made solutions that reflect each investor’s specific business objectives and constraints.
Why work with us
France-China fluency — Genuine cultural and legal understanding of both markets, with advice delivered directly in Mandarin, English and French.
Close, hands-on relationships — Direct access to the partners, with a single point of contact who takes ownership of the full scope of your investment.
A long-term perspective — We approach every relationship with continuity in mind, supporting clients well beyond a single matter.
A 360° business perspective — We look beyond the strictly legal question to find the solution that actually serves your commercial objective.
Tailor-made, solution-driven advice — Where the legal path seems blocked, we find lawful alternatives that still get you where you need to go.
Human-scale — A boutique structure where every client is known personally by the partners handling their matter.
