Who is Matthieu de Boisséson in the Epstein files?

Matthieu de Boisséson is a French international arbitration lawyer who appears in the Epstein files as someone who had direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011-2015. He notably acted as a mediator in a confidential legal dispute between Epstein and modeling scout Jean-Luc Brunel in April 2015, using his work email at the prestigious law firm Linklaters during this mediation.

What was Matthieu de Boisséson's role in the Epstein-Brunel dispute?

In April 2015, de Boisséson mediated a 'confidential' dispute between Jeffrey Epstein and Jean-Luc Brunel. Emails show him arranging meetings with Epstein in New York, coordinating travel schedules, and attempting to broker a resolution. The exact nature of the dispute is not specified in the released documents, but the correspondence indicates he was actively facilitating communication between the two men during a period of tension.

Did Linklaters represent Jeffrey Epstein?

No. While Matthieu de Boisséson used his Linklaters email address during his mediation efforts between Epstein and Brunel in 2015, a Linklaters spokesperson confirmed the firm never acted for either Epstein or Brunel as clients. De Boisséson was a Linklaters partner from 2013-2016 before leaving to become a full-time arbitrator.

What happened to Matthieu de Boisséson after the Epstein files were released?

Following the U.S. Department of Justice's release of the Epstein documents in December 2025, de Boisséson was suspended from Littleton Chambers (a London barristers' chambers) pending an investigation. He has denied any wrongdoing, stating that 'in 2014 and 2015, neither Mr Epstein nor Mr Brunel were accused of wrongdoings, to my knowledge.'

Who is Matthieu de Boisséson in the Epstein files?

Matthieu de Boisséson is a French international arbitration lawyer who appears in the Epstein files as someone who had direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011-2015. He notably acted as a mediator in a confidential legal dispute between Epstein and modeling scout Jean-Luc Brunel in April 2015, using his work email at the prestigious law firm Linklaters during this mediation.

What was Matthieu de Boisséson's role in the Epstein-Brunel dispute?

In April 2015, de Boisséson mediated a 'confidential' dispute between Jeffrey Epstein and Jean-Luc Brunel. Emails show him arranging meetings with Epstein in New York, coordinating travel schedules, and attempting to broker a resolution. The exact nature of the dispute is not specified in the released documents, but the correspondence indicates he was actively facilitating communication between the two men during a period of tension.

Did Linklaters represent Jeffrey Epstein?

No. While Matthieu de Boisséson used his Linklaters email address during his mediation efforts between Epstein and Brunel in 2015, a Linklaters spokesperson confirmed the firm never acted for either Epstein or Brunel as clients. De Boisséson was a Linklaters partner from 2013-2016 before leaving to become a full-time arbitrator.

What happened to Matthieu de Boisséson after the Epstein files were released?

Following the U.S. Department of Justice's release of the Epstein documents in December 2025, de Boisséson was suspended from Littleton Chambers (a London barristers' chambers) pending an investigation. He has denied any wrongdoing, stating that 'in 2014 and 2015, neither Mr Epstein nor Mr Brunel were accused of wrongdoings, to my knowledge.'

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Matthieu de Boisséson is a prominent French international arbitration lawyer who appears in the Epstein files primarily as a mediator between Jeffrey Epstein and Jean-Luc Brunel during a 2015 legal dispute, corresponding directly with Epstein via personal email and his Linklaters work account.

De Boisséson appears in substantive personal correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011-2015, using both his Linklaters LLP work email and personal email. The documents show him arranging meetings with Epstein in New York, mediating a confidential dispute between Epstein and modeling scout Jean-Luc Brunel in April 2015, and coordinating social introductions to Epstein's associates in Paris. The emails reveal direct communication about confidential matters, travel arrangements, and personal favors, indicating an established relationship beyond professional formality.

Key Highlights

•In April 2015, de Boisséson used his Linklaters email address to mediate a 'confidential' legal dispute between Epstein and Jean-Luc Brunel, arranging meetings in New York and discussing settlement terms
•Emails show personal relationship markers: arranging dinners with Epstein's associates, coordinating international travel to meet Epstein, and Jean-Luc Brunel providing de Boisséson's mobile number to Epstein
•Following the December 2025 release of these documents, de Boisséson was suspended from Littleton Chambers (London) pending investigation; he denies wrongdoing and stated neither Epstein nor Brunel were publicly accused in 2014-2015
•De Boisséson was a Linklaters partner (2013-2016) serving as Co-Head of International Arbitration Worldwide before becoming a full-time arbitrator; Linklaters confirmed it never represented Epstein or Brunel as clients

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EFTA00707400.pdf

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From: Jean Luc Brunel To: "jeevacation®gmail.com" <jeevacation®gmail.com> Subject: Date: Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:55:06 +0000 This is Matthieu mobile Tell OM that if she lands in Malpensa to take the train to Milano. Much better than any car. It will save her at least an hour of traffic W

EFTA00710508.pdf

EFTA00710508

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From: de Boisseson, Matthieu To: ' " <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:16:30 +0000 Dear Jeffrey, Thank you. Feel free to indicate

EFTA00710529.pdf

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From: de Boisseson, Matthieu To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Confidential Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:51:06 +0000 Dear Jeffrey, Jean-Luc has sugge

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EFTA00721421.pdf

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From: de Boisseson, Matthieu To: [email protected] <[email protected]> CC: ' < Subject: Re: PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:02:06 +0000 Dear Je

EFTA00733833.pdf

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•,:j Subject: Re: We should talk about it. I m notsure, then she will say ok no trafficking BUT.... On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:47 AM, .. > wrote: Matthieu thinks that I should sue for slander. I don't think it will do any good. I am really mad at this woman Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile The inform

EFTA00737754.pdf

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g 2010 10:52:48 +0000 We should talk about it. I m notsure, then she will say ok no trafficking BUT.... On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:47 AM, < wrote: Matthieu thinks that I should sue for slander. I don't think it will do any good. I am really mad at this woman Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile The inform

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EFTA00860321.pdf

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: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 09:05 PM A : de Boisseson, Matthieu Objet : Re: Confidential meet at 3?? On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 9:56 AM, de Boisseson, Matthieu wrote: All right very kind. I will come back to HK from B on Thursday, and take a Cathay flight direct HK to NY on Friday morning, I will take a

EFTA00860308.pdf

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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: de Boisseson, Matthieu Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:05:03 +0000 meet at 3?? On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 9:56 AM, de Boisseson, Matthieu < wrote: All

EFTA00860330.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: de Boisseson, Matthieu Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:43:22 +0000 if you don't need to stop and get off in in hk, you can fly bangkok new york , thro

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EFTA00860373.pdf

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From: de Boisseson, Matthieu To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:52:46 +0000 Read: the belongings instead o

EFTA00860405.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: de Boisseson, Matthieu Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:50:52 +0000 On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 10:43 AM, de Boisseson, Matthieu < wrote: Give me your pho

EFTA00860399.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: de Boissison, Matthieu Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:27:19 +0000 agreed, however there is something i would like to discuss today if possible , 5 mi

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EFTA00860408.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: de Boissison, Matthieu Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:07:01 +0000 99 On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 10:43 AM, de Boisseson, Matthieu < wrote: Give me your

EFTA00562015.pdf

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From To: Matthew De Boisseson <=E=EM => Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 11:36:15 +0000 Hi Matthieu, Jeffrey has a friend in Paris he would like you to speak with. Her name is Vanessa Modely. Pm going to give her your contact details so you know w

EFTA00666388.pdf

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From: To: Jeffrey <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:35:10 +0000 Matthieu called me back and said he couldn't meet me because of the situation with JL. He said he had no problem with me and you, but would prefer to meet wh

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EFTA00687888.pdf

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nce: Normal Hi if you want to come you are welcome but I am afraid that you will not enjoy it especially during week end. I will stay until Sunday. Matthieu wants to come but he is happy with nothing much. If u come let me know that I organize. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile EFTA00687888

EFTA00700314.pdf

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From: Jean Luc Brunel To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Yo Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:18:32 +0000 I have spoken to Matthieu and my brother. They will ask EFTA00700314

EFTA00631105.pdf

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From: de Boisseson, Matthieu To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:43:28 +0000 Give me your phone number Jeff

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EFTA00670324.pdf

EFTA00670324

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From: de Boisseson, Matthieu To: [email protected] [email protected]> Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:16:22 +0000 Dear Jeffrey, I can only arriv

EFTA00670225.pdf

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From: de Boisseson, Matthieu To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Confidential Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:56:46 +0000 All right very kind. I will c

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