Two Paris Partners Named in Forbes France's 2025 Top 40 Lawyers of the CAC 40

Forbes France has honored Paris partners Pierre-Louis Cléro and Mathilde Saltiel in its list of the Top 40 lawyers of the CAC 40. The publication has ranked Cléro for five consecutive years. Saltiel joins the list for the first time.

Published annually by Forbes France in collaboration with the Lettre des Juristes d'Affaires (LJA), this prestigious ranking highlights the top 40 business lawyers advising companies on the CAC 40 Index the 40 largest companies of the French stock market. The rankings stem from a comprehensive survey of general counsels and heads of legal at CAC 40 companies.

Pierre-Louis Cléro is praised by his clients for his extensive “expertise in a wide array of transactions,” distinguished by his “strategic insight” and “pragmatic approach.” He adeptly represents corporate buyers and sellers in complex cross-border strategic transactions.

Mathilde Saltiel is celebrated for her “strong insight,” “exceptional intelligence,” and “sharp understanding of competition matters.” She advises clients on all aspects of EU and French competition law, both on transactional and litigation cases, representing both international and French companies across diverse industries.