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François Xavier Awatar
Partner

François Xavier Awatar

Member of the Executive Board

Languages
  • English
  • French
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François-Xavier Awatar joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2020 as a partner.

He is involved in commercial law and in particular in franchise law (consulting & litigation). He also knows insolvency proceedings.

François-Xavier is a member as an expert within the french franchise Federation.

Relevant experience

  • Since 2020,CMS FRANCIS LEFEBVRE, Partner 
  • 2018-2020 : FIDAL, Partner 
  • 2011-2018 : Lamy, Fidal, Lexcase, Associate 
  • Lecturer in franchise law within University of Nancy, Caen, Aix-en-Provence, Lawyers’ school.

Memberships & Roles

  • Member of various networks such as HEC, Le Cercle, BNI, CPME, MEDEF,...
  • Lawyer at the Lyon Bar Association

Education

  • 2011 CAPA
  • 2010 Master 2 Droit des affaires / DJCE

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