François Peyrot

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Peyrot & Associates Pc

   Jan 2013 — Present

   As Managing Partner, François oversees Peyrot & Associates\' business law practice. He leverages his international legal experience and expertise in the areas of corporate law, contracts, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions and cross-border commercial transactions to advise and represent clients both locally and internationally. A central focus of his current practice is assisting foreign companies and individuals with their operations and development strategies in the U.S. and domestic businesses with their operations abroad. François is passionate about working with start-ups and finding innovative ways to help them grow through sourcing and structuring new funding. François also serves as the President and Co-Founder of City Square Group, a New York based boutique Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm focusing on advising and assisting foreign and national retailers and investors with their real estate projects.

Education

• New York University

  Training, Mediation

• University of Paris X

  LL.M. (Master of Laws), International Legal Studies (Hons)

  2006

• University of California, Berkeley

  Certificate, Mediation & Dispute resolution

• Golden Gate University, School of Law

  LL.M., U.S. Legal Studies

  2004

• University of Paris X

  J.D. (Bi-Maîtrise), French & U.S. Business Law

  2003

Skills

• Licensing
• Arbitration
• Contract Law
• Intellectual Property
• Strategy
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Start-Ups
• Corporate Law
• Litigation
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Dispute Resolution
• Joint Ventures
• Legal Advice
• Copyright Law
• Real Estate
• Commercial Litigation
• International Law
• Real Estate Transactions
• Corporate Governance
• Mergers & Acquisitions