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Julie Vern Cesano-Gouffrant

Partner

Paris

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Julie specializes in healthcare sector transactions, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, corporate restructurings, investments, corporate governance, and finance. She brings extensive experience in representing privately held companies in complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and debt finance deals.

Julie's deep expertise in healthcare law enables her to navigate the sector's unique challenges while driving strategic growth for her clients. Her dual focus on corporate and healthcare law fosters a client-centric approach to executing transactions with efficiency and precision. In today's evolving healthcare landscape, marked by a shift to value-based care, increased collaboration, and industry disruption, Julie helps forward-thinking leaders seize opportunities through innovative alliances. These transformative ventures aim to enhance care quality, improve financial outcomes, and boost operational efficiencies. Given the significant regulatory and transactional hurdles inherent in these strategic transactions, Julie’s expertise ensures that complex deals stay on course, helping her clients overcome potential obstacles and achieve their business objectives.

In addition to her corporate expertise, Julie has significant experience handling litigation matters before civil and regulatory issues involving both French and European laws. This comprehensive skill set allows her to provide strategic counsel on high-stakes disputes and compliance challenges within the healthcare sector.

Recent Experience

Winston advises Lazeo on its partnership with Blackstone

  • Recognized in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnologies guide published by Leaders League Group in 2024
  • Best Lawyers™ France 2024 for Corporate Law.
  • Le Sommet du Droit 2025: Health Economics : Gold Trophy

Capabilities

Transactions
Corporate Governance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Medical Devices

Recent Experience

Winston advises Lazeo on its partnership with Blackstone

Credentials

Education

Julie received her LLB, with honors, from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University. She also earned her M.A. in corporate and tax law, with honors, from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University.

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    • Paris, France

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    Publications and Speaking Engagements

    • "Cybersécurité en santé: ce que les vendeurs doivent garantir, ce que les acheteurs doivent exiger", MedInTechs, March 2025
    • Author, "Financiarisation" de la santé, les bienfaits d’un phénomène décrié", Décideurs Santé, January 2024
    Article
    The High-Stakes Future of Healthcare Consolidation and Regulation

    October 7, 2025

    Article
    Chambers Healthcare M&A 2025 Global Practice Guide - France

    June 16, 2025

    Recognitions
    Winston Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in France

    June 12, 2025

    Recognitions
    Winston & Strawn Paris Recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

    March 26, 2025

    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn Sponsors Healthcare Business International 2025

    March 24, 2025

    Recognitions
    Winston Paris Teams Win Le Sommet du Droit 2025 Health Economics Award

    January 30, 2025

    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn at IPEM 2025

    January 28, 2025

    Recognitions

    Winston & Strawn Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers™ in France 2025

    June 20, 2024

    Article
    Chambers Healthcare M&A 2024 Global Practice Guide - France

    June 4, 2024

    Recognitions
    Winston & Strawn Paris Recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

    March 27, 2024

    Recognitions
    Winston Paris Teams Win Palmarès du Droit 2024 International Law Firm of the Year Award

    March 26, 2024

    In the Media
    Gilles Bigot and Julie Vern Cesano-Gouffrant Discuss Recent Legal Framework Alterations in France Concerning Fund Investments in Healthcare Groups with CFNews

    January 8, 2024

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    Capabilities

    Transactions
    Corporate Governance
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Private Equity
    Healthcare
    Life Sciences
    Medical Devices
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