Pinsent Masons has acquired TMT boutique Ichay & Mullenex Avocats (IMA), in the latest move to expand the UK national law firm's Paris office.

The six-strong legal team, which was formed in 2004, is led by partners Diane Mullenex and Frederic Ichay and includes legal director Annabelle Richard.

IMA's lawyers focus on transactions involving technology, telecoms, gaming, gambling and e-commerce sectors, and have acted for clients across Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.