Astura is a Paris-based boutique law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, intellectual property (IP), information technology (IT), and data law. Established in 2012, the firm is dedicated to assisting clients in transactions that require expertise across these interconnected domains. Astura's team of dedicated lawyers advises French and international clients in conducting their external growth and development transactions, implementing their IT projects, operating and protecting their intangible assets, and managing their daily legal issues.
With a strong Anglo-Saxon culture, Astura combines highly qualified know-how with an international outreach. The firm primarily acts on cross-border matters, both in France and abroad, which represent about 80% of its M&A practice. Astura is frequently appointed as an expert French law firm to collaborate with top international law firms on the French aspects of large international transactions and is regularly appointed as lead counsel on deals involving various jurisdictions.
Astura's client service approach emphasizes building bridges between law and technology. The firm has developed Legio by Astura™, a comprehensive legaltech solution designed to model, automate, and secure the drafting of contracts and legal documentation. This innovative tool reflects Astura's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance legal services, ensuring efficient and precise outcomes for their clients.
