Partner
Karine was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1995. After several years working for Klein-Goddard (KGA) and Richards Butler (Reed Smith) where she became partner in 2004, she took part in the creation of Ascott Associés.
She holds a Master degree in Corporate and Tax law (Paris II) and an advanced degree in Commercial law (Paris I).
Practice Areas :
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions Real estate investments and leasesCommercial and trade agreements (franchise and distribution agreements)Notable Work :
Legal advisor to several private investment funds and foreign investors for the acquisition of real estate portfolios in France. Setting-up of joint venture arrangements between groups of investors in and outside France. Monitoring of legal and tax audits. Advising and negotiation for financingsLegal advisor to an international hotel group. Implementation of debt refinancing and corporate restructurings. Setting up hotels agreements (franchise and management agreements) Legal advisor to several industrial groups companies’ for acquisitions in France including takeovers within insolvency proceedingsLegal advisor for French hedge funds and managers for several equity investments and LBO operationLegal advisor to a UK private investment fund for the acquisition of a real estate portfolio in France (value: € 90,000,000)Legal advisor to a French group providing temporary personnel resources for the implementation of a national restructuring projectPrevention and resolution of conflicts between shareholdersLanguages :
FrenchEnglish 
