Mr. Delaunay is specialized in mergers and acquisitions, including joint-ventures, and private equity. He is also a specialist of corporate aspects of restructuring, infrastructure, energy and real estate transactions.

He acts both on behalf of industrial companies, investment funds and banks.

Legal 500 2019 recommends Bertrand Delaunay in its Mergers & Acquisitions category (Band 3), adding he is a « key practioner ». Previous editions described him as a « corporate expert » in connection with restructuring matters, « available and knowledgeable » ; « very technical and a great professional » and a « key point of contact » for Corporate/M&A. Best Lawyers (2014-2020) also recommends him for both M&A and Private equity.

Prior to joining Gibson Dunn in 2017, Mr. Delaunay practiced with Ashurst since 1998, where he served as Managing Partner of the Paris office from 2010 to 2012.  He had previously practiced with McLoughlin & Associés since 1997 and Linklaters since 1994.

A member of the Paris Bar, Mr. Delaunay graduated in 1993 from University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne), with a DEA (postgraduate degree) in business law, in 1992 from Queen Mary and Westfield College – University of London with a LL.M, and in 1991 from University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas), with a Maîtrise in business law.

He speaks French and English fluently.