William Toutain
About William Toutain
William Toutain is an Associate currently working at Linklaters in Paris, having previously held positions at ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales and Ashurst, among others. He has a strong educational background in public business law from Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III).
Current Role at Linklaters
William Toutain currently serves as an Associate at Linklaters in Paris, Île-de-France, France. He has been in this position since 2023. In this role, he is involved in various legal matters, contributing to the firm's expertise in public business law.
Previous Experience at Ashurst
Before joining Linklaters, William Toutain worked at Ashurst for a total of three years, from 2020 to 2023. His roles included serving as an Associate and completing multiple trainee positions. His experience at Ashurst provided him with a solid foundation in legal practice, particularly in the areas of public business law.
In-House Counsel Experience
William Toutain has held positions as In-House Counsel during secondments at ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales and CEPSA. At ENGIE, he worked for seven months in Paris from 2022 to 2023, while at CEPSA, he also served for seven months from 2021 to 2022. These roles allowed him to gain practical experience in corporate legal matters.
Educational Background
William Toutain studied at Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III), where he achieved multiple degrees in public business law, including a Master 2 and a Master 1. He also completed a Licence de droit with a focus on public law. His educational background has equipped him with a strong understanding of legal principles and practices.
Trainee Positions and Early Career
William Toutain began his legal career with various trainee positions. He worked at Ashurst in London and Paris, as well as at LLC ET ASSOCIES in Nice and Paris. His trainee experiences spanned from 2017 to 2020 and provided him with exposure to different legal environments and practices.