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French heritage
International
ambition

Since 1972, the DS Group has been committed to supporting businesses, both private and public, through strategic counsel and litigation. With over 400 lawyers specializing in business law, we are present in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Africa.

Driving Growth for Your Business

At the DS Group, we see civil law as a catalyst for success. With decades of experience, we combine legal expertise with a business-first approach, offering 360° support to help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

The Strength of a Global Firm, The Proximity of a Local Player

With 28 offices and 13 Desks across key global markets, we bring the strength of an international firm while staying close to you. Our difference? A worldwide network powered by the deep local expertise of dedicated partners. Each of our teams understands the legal, economic, and cultural landscapes of their regions, ensuring seamless support for your international expansion. We also collaborate closely with embassies, commerce chambers, investment agencies, and professional organizations, giving you access to powerful networks wherever you operate.

Our Purpose

As legal professionals, we have the responsibility to support and positively influence ongoing economic and human changes. We actively contribute to economic and social transformation through education, innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our commitment goes beyond legal counsel—we take action to make an impact.

Your Legal Partner to Go Further Together

The world is evolving, and so are we. Our ambition is simple: to help you reach yours. We craft tailored legal solutions that align with your business realities, helping you grow, adapt, and thrive—today and into the future.

Governance of DS Avocats

The governance of the law firm DS Avocats is structured for a long-term development strategy.

PRESIDENT
General Secretary
  • Thierry Carlier

Administrative and Financial Director
  • Christophe Lerays

Information Technology Director
  • Benjamin Gérard

Communication, Marketing & Business Development Director
  • Anne-Sophie Berthet

Executive Director China
  • Andréa Buchin

Tenders
Associate lawyers
Communication
Corporate
Ethics
Billing
Finance
IT
Quality
HR / Employees
DS Parcours (Knowledge)
Pro Bono
CSR
PRESIDENT
Administration
General Secretary
  • Thierry Carlier

Administrative and Financial Director
  • Christophe Lerays

Information Technology Director
  • Benjamin Gérard

Communication, Marketing & Business Development Director
  • Anne-Sophie Berthet

Executive Director China
  • Andréa Buchin

Missions
Tenders
Associate lawyers
Communication
Corporate
Ethics
Billing
Finance
IT
Quality
HR / Employees
DS Parcours (Knowledge)
Pro Bono
CSR
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RSE commitments

At DS Avocats, we understood a long time ago that our sense of responsibility must match the trust our clients, associates and partners across the globe place in us.

Our legal practice is guided by the principles of ethics, solidarity and respect for the environment. These are translated into tangible objectives in DS Avocats’ 2025 Strategic Development Plan and are the central thread of our reflection and actions on corporate social and environmental responsibility.

A member of the Global Compact since 2015, our corporate social and environmental commitment actively contributes to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is centered on three pillars :

1. Environmental – complying with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the fight against the loss of biodiversity and the depletion of natural resources ;

2. Social – favouring an engaged HR policy that focuses on diversity, equality and equal training of men and women at DS Avocats ;

3. Economic – developing the pro bono practice.

 

 

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Pro Bono

Notre engagement Pro Bono est étroitement lié à notre responsabilité sociale et environnementale. Cet engagement renouvelé envers l’intérêt public repose sur le respect des valeurs fondamentales de la profession juridique.

Dans chaque pays, nos avocats contribuent individuellement et collectivement à des projets d’intérêt public et à des actions d’entraide et de solidarité, par exemple : consultations juridiques gratuites pour garantir l’accès à la justice pour tous ; parrainage de jeunes issus de milieux défavorisés, etc.

DS Avocats est membre de l’Alliance des avocats pour les droits de l’homme, qui coordonne l’aide juridique gratuite et confidentielle aux organisations, associations et institutions dédiées à la protection des droits de l’homme et de l’environnement. Le cabinet soutient également l’association Planète Urgence, une ONG qui œuvre pour la préservation des forêts et de la biodiversité.

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