Partner in the litigation department, Jefferson has practised business litigation for over 25 years, advising leading companies and SMEs in all business sectors, with a particular focus on insurance, telecoms, infrastructure and renewable energy.
Persuasive and determined, he knows how to untangle the most delicate pre-litigation and litigation situations and obtain results that protect his clients' interests. A fine legal mind, he builds creative and sophisticated strategies and arguments.
With a wealth of international experience, he works with clients in both French and English, whether they are based in France or abroad.
Before joining La Tour International, Jefferson began his career at Norton Rose Fulbright, where he practised for 12 years before setting up his own firm.
Awards
- 2025 - Reputable Practice (Décideurs Juridiques)
Commercial Litigation & Arbitration – Commercial litigation up to €100M - 2025 - Reputable Practice (Décideurs Juridiques)
Industrial Risks & Liability Litigation – Insurance claims and insurance litigation
Industrial Risks & Liability Litigation – Professional civil liability and financial risks
Training
- DESS in Business Law – HEC / Paris-Saclay University, Jean Monnet Faculty
Language
Jefferson assists his clients in French and English
their publications
Paul‑Albert Legrand and Marine Dahan advised Varsity in the context of Bageera’s fundraising round. The €10 million round was led by Varsity and also includes Eurazeo, Frst and Banyan Ventures. Bageera is building a leading group in energy performance by bringing together SMEs specialized in electrical engineering, HVAC engineering, maintenance and industrial supervision. Company: Bageera […]
Stéphane Azria, Paul-Albert Legrand and Mathilde Celestin advised Truffle Capital in connection with the sale of MoneyTrack to 3PAY, a transaction carried out through a share exchange. Following this operation, Truffle Capital, a long‑standing shareholder of MoneyTrack, becomes a shareholder of 3PAY alongside the other shareholders of MoneyTrack. This acquisition enables 3PAY to strengthen its […]
Paul‑Albert Legrand and Mathilde Celestin advised Varsity in connection with AlloBrain’s fundraising round. The €7 million round was led by Varsity and also includes Groupama. AlloBrain is developing a unique platform covering the entire contact‑center value chain: AI agents and live assistance during conversations, quality control, and post‑interaction voice‑of‑customer analysis. Company: AlloBrain (Zied Haj‑Yahia, Adrien […]
Paul‑Albert Legrand and Mathilde Celestin advised Varsity in connection with Cleavr’s fundraising round. The €8 million round was led by Varsity and includes Kima Ventures, Better Angle, 100IN, Portfolio Ventures, Kerala Ventures, Financière Saint James, Station F, Clover, as well as several Business Angels. Cleavr is developing an AI‑powered automated debt‑collection solution. Company: Cleavr (Baptiste […]
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La Tour International is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the Décideurs Leaders League 2026 rankings for the excellence of its private equity practice. This year, the firm is distinguished in two key categories: • Private Equity – Venture Capital Operations — Excellent • Private Equity – LBO Lower Mid & […]
Under the leadership of Paul‑Albert Legrand, our team advised Varsity on a €10 million fundraising, led by Suma Capital, alongside IRDI Capital Investissement, GSO, Crédit Agricole, as well as historical investors Varsity, Founders Future, and AFI Ventures. Bohr Energie is accelerating the energy transition by developing an innovative platform for monetizing green energy produced by independent renewable‑energy producers.
We are proud to announce that our partner Jefferson Larue, from the Litigation Department, has been distinguished in the 2026 Décideurs Juridiques rankings within the Contentious & Arbitration practice. This year, he is recognized in three key categories: These distinctions highlight the excellence of his expertise and his unwavering commitment to supporting our clients in […]
We are proud to announce that our partner Jefferson Larue, from the Litigation Department, has been included in the “Risk Management & Insurance 2025” rankings of Décideurs Juridiques magazine, in two categories: In both categories, he is ranked as a “Reputable Practice.”This dual recognition highlights his expertise and unwavering commitment to supporting our clients in […]
We are proud to announce that our partner Jefferson Larue, from the Litigation Department, has been included in the 2025 rankings of Décideurs Juridiques magazine in the “Litigation & Arbitration – Commercial Litigation up to €100M” category, with a “Reputable Practice” ranking. This distinction highlights his expertise and unwavering commitment to supporting our clients in […]