Our origins

Committed to
working with you
for over 40 years.

Founded in 1985 by lawyers from prestigious French and American business law firms, BERNARD HERTZ BEJOT (BHB) has positioned itself as a leading business law firm.

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The founders

Patrick Bernard and Michel Béjot shaped BHB's DNA through their vision and commitment. Today, our lawyers rigorously perpetuate their values: integrity, professionalism and a strong sense of the client interests.

Patrick Bernard

After starting his career with DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON in New York and continuing it with GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL in Paris, Patrick BERNARD set up BHB with the ambition of creating a cutting-edge business consulting and litigation firm. A recognized expert in international arbitration and litigation, he has also distinguished himself in stock market disputes before the AMF and the criminal courts..

Michel Béjot

Michel BEJOT joined BHB in 1992, having previously worked at CLEARY GOTTLIEB in New York and SIMEON MOQUET BORDE & ASSOCIES in Paris. He was renowned for his multi-disciplinary expertise in mergers & acquisitions and distribution network structuring, as well as in innovative fields such as intellectual property law, advertising and information technologies.

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1, rue de Chazelles, 75017 Paris
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