Cyril Boulignat

Cyril Boulignat is a distinguished Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills since May 2015, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, private equity, and renewable energy within the TMT sector. Prior to this role, Cyril served as Of Counsel and Associate at the same firm, as well as an Associate at Latham & Watkins and Debevoise & Plimpton, focusing on similar areas of expertise. Cyril's early career includes internships at notable law firms, including Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, primarily in tax departments. Cyril holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Corporate Tax from the University of Paris IX-Dauphine, alongside training at the French Bar School.