Rimon adds European Focused Corporate and M&A Attorney Nicolas Lafont in Dallas
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Nicolas Lafont · 
Juan Zúñiga · April 26, 2024
Dallas, TX – Rimon is pleased to announce the arrival of Corporate & M&A Partner, Nicolas Lafont, in Dallas.
Nicolas joins Rimon from McDermott Will & Emery, where he was Partner.
Nicolas focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, joint-venture transactions, corporate reorganizations and general corporate and commercial representation. He has led transactions in a wide range of sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor equipment, software, technology, the automotive industry, chemicals and manufacturing.
Nicolas is admitted to practice in Paris, Texas and New York. His transactional experience extends to various countries in America, Asia and Europe.
Nicolas has studied and worked in the United States and in France. He is now based in Dallas, with regular stays in Paris. Fluent in English, French and Spanish, he advises clients on cross-border transactions, with a special focus on inbound and outbound cross-border deals between France and the United States.
“We are excited to expand our U.S. based French desk with accomplished attorney, Nicolas Lafont joining the team,” said Rimon Managing Partner, Juan Zúñiga. “Nicolas is a perfect fit for us with his focus on cross-border M&A, both in and out of the U.S. With his arrival, we are opening an office in Dallas, and are pleased to have a presence in this important business center.”
“Rimon offers unique and unparalleled characteristics. It is an entrepreneurial and innovative platform where partners have the flexibility to serve each client in a way that is tailored to its needs,” said Nicolas Lafont on his move. “At the same time, the Firm has an impressive global reach that is a perfect match to the international nature of my practice.”
Rimon is continuing its steady growth trend. Nicolas is the 4th partner from McDermott to move to Rimon in a few months, with 3 intellectual property and Japan focused attorneys moving across in late 2023. Rimon also recently announced that renowned Gibson Dunn Restructuring Partner, Troy Doyle joined the firm in Singapore.
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