Denis Martin  works for EQA Avocats as a consultant for Advising and supporting customers in complex issues that require cross-disciplinary skills and out-of-the-box solutions.

After starting his career in 2004 in the legal department of a large French media group, where he participated in the merger and sale of companies as part of the restructuring of the publishing division of the Group, Denis Martin turned to consulting and worked for various a wide range of clients on a large variety of assignments: from the Ministry of Justice in the context of the reform of the judicial map to the major environmental group for a strategic intelligence mission, but also for missions involving the creation, monitoring and management of companies and investment projects in France, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Jersey and Russia.

While working for one of the largest insurance groups, he developed strong expertise in asset management, venture capital and international investment funds.

He also had a significant experience in an international financial institution.

Denis Martin’s experience and background enable him to provide the firm with cross-disciplinary expertise in corporate, banking and financial law, as well as in taxation, which allows him to provide tailor-made solutions adapted to the client’s situation, in a national and international context.

Education

Master’s degree in Business Law from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas

Languages

  • French
  • English
  • Russian

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