Alexandre Terrasse

PARTNER
For more than 15 years, Alexandre has been providing legal and strategic advice to French companies of all sizes, entrepreneurs and investors willing to invest in the UK.

He has acquired significant experience in M&A work, the acquisition and the disposal of assets (often property related), the negotiation of numerous commercial agreements involving cross-border parties such as agency, distribution and the supply of goods and services contracts.

 

Alexandre’s clients range from governmental organisations to small and medium-sized companies and private individuals.

 

Alexandre is also a member of the Advisory Council of the Chambre de Commerce Française en Grande Bretagne (CCFGB).

 

Alexandre is a frequent speaker at seminars and events organised in the UK and abroad. He has been frequently reported in the national and French press such as Le Monde, Le Point and Le Figaro on subjects relating to property and investment in the UK.

Expertise
Corporate
Credentials
Recommended in The Legal 500 UK 2026
Ranked as an expert based abroad for Corporate M&A matters in Chambers Global 2017
Dual qualified in French and English Law
Fluent in French and English
A member of the Advisory Council of the Chambre de Commerce Française en Grande Bretagne (CCFGB)
We have worked with Alexandre Terrasse and his team with full confidence from many years to the satisfaction of both the lawyers from our firm and our clients who developed a direct relationship with Alexandre and Edward Coe. Since Alexandre is French, it is easy to understand the needs of our French clients, and he is always focused on the client satisfaction.
The Legal 500 UK 2026
Alexandre Terrasse stands out for advising French companies and entrepreneurs on commercial transactions and investments in the UK.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
We regularly work with Alexandre Terrasse and his team on cross-border M&A transactions and English corporate law issues. Alexandre and his team are very responsive and their work is of high quality. Their approach to cases is pragmatic and their responses are adapted to each type of client.
The Legal 500 UK 2024
Alexandre is pragmatic, constructive, proactive and reactive. His responses are adapted to each of the issues dealt with and allow us to move forward with confidence in complex situations.
The Legal 500 UK 2024
The French Desk Team is very efficient on cross-border transactions. Alexandre Terrasse is a great professional with a business sensitive approach. He has, both from cultural and legal prospective, a deep knowledge of the execution of transactions.
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Alexandre Terrasse is highly regarded for matters with a French aspect.
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Alexandre Terrasse is a very efficient and professional with a business approach. Alexandre has strong knowledge of both French and UK legal concepts.
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Edwin Coe has a very good practice for cross-border deals especially between France and the UK. Their French desk is able to address any legal aspect of transactions involving French companies and/or parties.
The Legal 500 UK 2021
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