Cécile Mariotti Strengthens Orrick's Paris Team as Tax Partner

Orrick is bolstering its Paris office with the appointment of Cécile Mariotti as a tax partner to address the increasing demand for transactional expertise. Mariotti, joining from Latham & Watkins, will offer strategic tax advice on French and international transactions, particularly in areas involving M&A, private equity, restructurings, and employee incentives. Her addition is part of Orrick's strategy to fortify its commercial advice offerings in key sectors. This move follows the successful expansion of Orrick's Paris operations, marking its seventh partner addition in two years. The firm is noted for its strength in VC, M&A, and restructuring, with significant successes in tech, energy, and infrastructure transactions. Cécile's arrival further solidifies Orrick's leading position in the French legal market, building on its extensive expertise in strategic areas like AI, cross-border mergers, and major acquisitions.