The SELARL LVYY team
The firm's founders and partners
Laurent VIDAL
Laurent VIDAL began his career as a lawyer in 2004 at the Paris Bar after graduating from the École de formation professionnelle des barreaux (EFB) and obtaining his CAPA.
Previously, he studied private law at Paris 10 Nanterre University (Master 1), public law at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University (Master 2 Research), and economics and finance at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, from which he graduated.
He also holds a doctorate in public law from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University.
He initially practiced at several law firms at the Court or Councils before being appointedOf Counselat Clairance. In 2011, he obtained a specialization in public law. He then joined AARPI Publica-Avocats, where, after practicing as an individual lawyer, he founded his own firm, Selarl LVYY.He works primarily in public law, energy law, sports law, and digital and artificial intelligence law. He assists and advises public entities, companies, and international organizations on issues related to regulation, public contracts, data governance, and AI.
Yulia Yamova
Yulia YAMOVA has been a member of the Paris Bar since 2017. She holds a Master's degree in Business and Economic Law from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, as well as a Master's degree in Law from the Moscow Academy of Foreign Trade, which has given her a solid international legal background and a keen understanding of cross-border economic and commercial issues.
After practicing banking and consumer law for several years at various Parisian law firms, Yulia YAMOVA joined AARPI Publica-Avocats in 2022, where she worked on cases involving civil or commercial law, both in an advisory capacity and in litigation. In 2025, she founded her own firm alongside Laurent Vidal, with the aim of offering high-quality, strategic, and accessible legal services.
Alongside her work as a lawyer, Yulia YAMOVA has been teaching civil procedure at Paris-Nanterre University since 2021, which contributes to her rigorous litigation practice and in-depth mastery of procedural mechanisms.
Perfectly bilingual in French and Russian, Yulia YAMOVA assists French-speaking and Russian-speaking clients in both advisory and litigation matters.
The firm's consultants
Ahmed Baroudi
Dr. Ahmed Baroudi has a technical background. His career path has taken him from a highly technological environment to management, strategy, and coordination roles.
After earning a doctorate in microelectronics, he worked in France in the field of real aircraft simulators, then joined the Alcatel group, where his career took a new direction toward international business and commercial development in a highly competitive environment.
Dovi Burlandy
A certified career management consultant and trainer, Dovi Burlandy helps individuals and companies achieve greater collective cohesion.
His approach is based on recognizing the uniqueness of each individual, valuing complementarities, and aligning around shared values. These levers promote team cohesion, the development of cross-functional skills, and the prevention of workplace tensions.
Emmanuel Lenoble
Emmanuel Lenoble is a graduate of the École Polytechnique (X92) and holds a Master's degree in Labor Law from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (top of his class). He is a member of the CRFPA (French Bar Association).
He has extensive experience in the financial, industrial, and legal fields. He has over 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, taxation, labor law, and finance (Arthur Andersen, Veolia, and General Electric) in France and the United States.
Jean Gasnault
Jean Gasnault is Director of La Loi des Ours, a specialist in legal monitoring and research.
He has over 30 years of experience in monitoring and documentary research.
He teaches at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, in lawyer training centers, at business schools, and at several continuing education institutions.
He is a member of Ateliers by design.
He is also co-creator of the Open Thesis Award, co-host of the DroitOrg association's free websites, and honorary president of the Juriconnexion association.
Maxime Lehmann
Maxime Lehmann is the co-founder ofSilexia.legal, a digital services company for lawyers and legal professionals.
He is an expert in digital marketing and automation, which led him to work on the design of SaaS for legal intelligence and AI.
He also teaches Digital Skills to law students at the Ecole Supérieure des Métiers du Droit (Higher School of Legal Professions).
Michel Saloff-Coste
Renowned consultant, teacher, researcher, and futurist Michel Saloff-Coste introduces us to the technological, economic, social, and ecological challenges associated with the transition from the "Industrial Society" to the "Information Society."
Thomas Saint-Aubin
Passionate about digital legal issues, Thomas Saint-Aubin has been exploring the interfaces between technological innovation, digital sovereignty, and legal transformation for over 20 years. His unique expertise, at the crossroads of law and technology, makes him a key player in the modernization of legal practices in Europe and the regulation of digital activities.
