About Simone Bernard de la Gatinais

Simone Bernard de la Gatinais is a trusted counsel to founding families, majority shareholders and PE, defining ownership transition within the global luxury industry. With a career dedicated to the luxury, fashion and design sectors, her practice is centred on advising clients at pivotal moments of corporate transition, from initial strategic review through to final closing. She sits at the intersection of technical M&A advisory, family governance and deep sector knowledge, enabling clients to navigate complex transactions with clarity and confidence, assured that their legacy is in trusted hands. Beyond transactions, Simone advises leading maisons on executive incentive plan architecture and corporate governance best practices.