Baker McKenzie appoints Guillaume Le Camus as Managing Partner in Paris

Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the election of Guillaume Le Camus as Managing Partner of its Paris office, effective 1 July 2026. He succeeds Éric Lasry, who has held the role since 2018.

Guillaume Le Camus joined Baker McKenzie in 2000 and was appointed partner in 2007. A tax lawyer by training, he began his career in international tax law in Paris and New York before joining the Firm. He has since developed a leading transactional practice covering international tax, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions. He advises major French and international companies on the tax aspects of some of the market's most strategic transactions. He has also held key leadership roles within the Firm's Tax Practice Group, both at the European and global levels.

In addition to his practice, Guillaume Le Camus has authored numerous articles on international tax planning. He regularly speaks at specialized seminars and lectures at university level.

"I am delighted to take on the role of Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie Paris. In an economic, geopolitical and technological environment that is constantly evolving, I can rely on the strength of our teams' expertise and our deeply international culture to support our clients in addressing their most complex challenges. I would like to warmly thank Éric Lasry for his outstanding contributions and the momentum he has created for the Firm. We will continue to build on this success," said Guillaume Le Camus, Managing Partner-elect.

"Guillaume embodies the values that define Baker McKenzie: technical excellence, client commitment and a global mindset. I am confident that he will carry forward the Firm's collective ambition. I hand over the role to him with complete trust," said Éric Lasry, outgoing Managing Partner.