LPA-CGR

What LPA-CGR does

LPA-CGR (operating as LPA Law) is a full-service Paris-headquartered business law firm founded in 1983, structured as a French SELAS (Société d'Exercice Libéral par Actions Simplifiée) and led by Chairman Frédéric Bailly. The firm delivers legal advisory across 14 practice areas — including Banking & Finance, M&A and Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Energy, Real Estate, Tax, Employment, Competition, Public Administrative Law, Restructuring, and Private Wealth Management — and serves large French and international corporates, financial institutions, public entities, real estate and energy sector clients, and high net worth individuals. Documented engagements include advising PERIAL Asset Management on a €115 million German office portfolio acquisition and supporting Business France on regulatory referencing matters.

The firm distributes services through a hybrid network combining wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Dubai, Casablanca, and Algiers with affiliated partner firms operating under LPA Law's distinctive signs in Germany (Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg), China, Singapore, Japan, Cameroon, and — as of February 2026 — Austria (Vienna). Coverage is organized around five international desks (Africa, China, German, Japan, Middle East) and the firm's "Smart Law" methodology, which packages cross-functional expertise into tailored advisory offerings. The firm has no proprietary technology platform and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities; service delivery is partner-led and based on engagement-scope pricing typical of professional services.

Revenue is generated through traditional law firm fee arrangements (hourly, fixed-fee, and retainer structures tied to engagement complexity and seniority of counsel) and is not publicly disclosed. The firm operates without external investment, maintains over 200 lawyers, and has been recognized in Chambers Global, Chambers France, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 EMEA, Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Best Lawyers, and Le Point, alongside multiple Trophées d'Or from Leaders League Trophées du Droit, including awards for Best RSE Strategy, Renewable Energy Law, Africa Desk Energy & Infrastructure, and Lease Law.

Name

LPA-CGR

Legal name

LPA Law, SELAS

Website

https://lpalaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LPA-CGR (LPA Law) is a Paris-headquartered full-service business law firm founded in 1983 with over 200 lawyers across 15 international offices in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, serving large corporates, financial institutions, public entities, and HNW clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Policy, Regulatory & Public Affairs Research (BPAHALAF), Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Business law advisory
• Cross-border legal services
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate legal counsel
• International law firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Traditional law firm fee arrangement for legal advisory, transaction support, litigation, and regulatory counsel services to corporate clients, financial institutions, and government entities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LPA-CGR is a full-service business law firm providing legal advisory across 14 practice areas including M&A & Corporate Law, Banking & Finance, Energy, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Tax, Employment, Competition, and Restructuring. The firm serves enterprise clients through a network of 15 international offices across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, with five specialized regional desks delivering market-specific expertise. The firm's 'Smart Law' approach integrates cross-functional teams to provide end-to-end legal counsel for complex cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic operations.

Product overview

LPA-CGR (LPA Law) is a Paris-headquartered business law firm operating as a single unified practice with specialized legal advisory services rather than a modular product platform. The firm offers comprehensive legal services across 14 practice areas (Banking & Finance, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Distribution, Employment, Energy, Environment, M&A, Private Wealth, Public Law, Real Estate, Restructuring, Risks/Insurance, Tax) and 11 industry sectors. The core offering is organized around 'Smart Law' - an integrated service approach that combines cross-functional expertise. Specialized expertise is delivered through five international desks (Africa Desk, China Desk, German Desk, Japan Desk, Middle East Desk) that provide market-specific advisory. The firm operates 14 international offices across Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Broadlaw Group: International network of LPA Law partner firms
• Africa Desk
• China Desk
• German Desk
• Japan Desk
• Middle East Desk
• Smart Law

Products and services

• Legal Advisory Services Full-service business law offering covering 14 practice areas including Banking & Finance, Competition & Economic Regulation, Dispute Resolution, Distribution & Commercial Contracts, Employment Law, Energy Law, Environment, M&A & Corporate Law, Private Wealth Management, Public Administrative Law, Real Estate Transactions & Asset Management, Restructuring, Risks & Insurance, and Tax.
• Africa Desk Specialized team focusing on African markets, providing legal advisory across the continent with local knowledge and connections.
• China Desk Specialized team focusing on China-related business, providing legal advisory with expertise in Chinese market dynamics and regulations.
• German Desk Specialized team focusing on German-French business relations, providing legal advisory with expertise in both jurisdictions.
• Japan Desk Specialized team focusing on Japan-related business, providing legal advisory with expertise in Japanese market and corporate practices.
• Middle East Desk Specialized team focusing on Middle East markets, assisting French clients with Middle East development and Middle Eastern clients with projects in France.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Höhne, In der Maur & PartnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 February 2026Austrian law firm that joined the LPA Law network in February 2026, expanding the firm's European footprint to Vienna. The firm operates under the LPA Law brand as part of the network of partner law firms authorized to exercise under the firm's distinctive signs.
• BroadLaw GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork member referenced in site navigation as part of the LPA Law international office structure.
• APFL Partners (Vietnam)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnam-based member of LPA Law network, recognized in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2026 and The A-List: Vietnam's Top Lawyers 2025. Advises on M&A, corporate, and cross-border transactions in Southeast Asia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• King & Wood Mallesons: Asia-Pacific-rooted international firm with strong cross-border M&A and finance capabilities. Comparable on cross-border mandates involving Asia and Japan — a region where LPA is building a desk via the Tokyo hire of an ex-KWM partner.

Direct peers

• August Debouzy: Paris-based full-service business law firm with comparable M&A, regulatory, and sector specializations. Comparable as a French-rooted firm pursuing multi-practice enterprise advisory with international reach.
• Bredin Prat: Leading Paris-based business law firm of similar scale, focused on high-end corporate, M&A, and dispute resolution for French and international enterprises. Highly comparable in size, client mix, and partner-led delivery model.
• Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier: Elite Paris business law firm known for high-end M&A, litigation, and public law. Comparable as a French firm competing for the same enterprise client base on premium mandates.
• Gide Loyrette Nouel: Paris-headquartered international business law firm with comparable cross-border M&A, energy, and finance practices. Directly comparable as a top-tier French firm with a similar Europe-Africa-Asia footprint and full-service business law orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton: Premier US-rooted international firm with a strong Paris office and overlapping M&A, finance, and regulatory practices. Comparable on premium French and cross-border mandates but at a global scale.
• Hogan Lovells: Global law firm with strong Paris, Africa, and energy practices. Comparable on cross-border M&A and energy transition mandates, particularly across Europe and emerging markets.
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Global Magic Circle law firm with deep French presence and cross-border M&A, energy, and finance capabilities. Comparable on cross-border M&A and energy advisory but materially larger and broader.
• Willkie Farr & Gallagher: US-headquartered international firm with a growing Paris office active in M&A, private equity, and finance. Comparable on cross-border deal advisory serving enterprise clients, though much larger overall.
• Linklaters: Magic Circle firm with substantial Paris and global M&A, energy, and finance practices. Overlaps with LPA in cross-border M&A and energy advisory but at significantly greater scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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