Jacques Epstein
Partner
Jacques Epstein leads the Brussels office of Vivien & Associés. He joined the firm in 2009 after more than 30 years of experience in leading French and American law firms, where he served as a partner.
With recognized expertise in cross-border acquisitions and industrial partnerships, Jacques regularly advises on complex transactions involving both French and international stakeholders. He also has substantial experience in competition law.
He assists foreign companies with acquisitions, disposals, and mergers in France, and supports French companies in their international expansion and external growth initiatives. Jacques is also called upon as mediator or counsel in dispute resolution matters.
An active contributor to legal thought, Jacques has authored numerous articles in leading journals, including Dalloz Hebdomadaire, Revue du Marché Commun, and the International Financial Law Review.
• Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions
• Commercial and International Contracts
• Master II in Private Law (University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne), 1975
• Master II in European Law (University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne), 1975
• LL.M. Columbia University, 1976
• Best Lawyers 2025: Recognized since 2013 in Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Le Point – Best Lawyers’ Firms Ranking 2024 : Recognized in Corporate Law
• Legal 500 EMEA 2024: Recognized in Mergers and Acquisitions
• Chambers Europe 2024: Recognized in Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market – Band 1
• Décideurs – Leaders League 2023 – Mergers & Acquisitions – Operations worth between €75m & €500m : Recognized “Excellent”
• Chambers 2023: Recognized in Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market – Band 1
• Chambers 2022: Recognized in Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market – Band 1
• Legal 500 EMEA 2021: Recognized in Mergers & Acquisitions
• Décideurs – Leaders League 2021: Recognized in Mergers & Acquisitions
