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About

Provided by ADVANT Altana

ADVANT Altana is a founding member of ADVANT, a new European law firm association launched in September 2021, together with ADVANT Nctm (Italy) and ADVANT Beiten (Germany). The combined team is comprised of more than 600 professionals, including more than 145 equity partners, in 14 locations throughout Europe (Berlin, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome) and around the world (Beijing, Moscow, Shanghai). ADVANT is uniquely positioned to give clients wishing to expand into or within Europe a distinctive advantage as they navigate its complex and nuanced legal and commercial landscape.   

 

The M&A team of ADVANT Altana is a key part of a wider international offering which is comprised of 39 equity partners and nearly 90 professionals. In 2022, the combined M&A team of ADVANT closed more than 180 transactions, putting the firm among the top 15 legal advisors for the mid-market in Europe. 


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - France

6
Band 6

What the Team is Known For

ADVANT Altana draws upon a wealth of experience in M&A transactions, advising on strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and disposals. The law firm is regularly sought out by clients across a range of sectors, notably retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and insurance. Under the banner of its law firm association and the international experience of its lawyers, Altana is well placed to assist with both domestic and cross-border transactions. The team is frequently supported by colleagues in the firm's IP, employment and antitrust departments.

Notable practitioners

Gilles Gaillard and Jean-Nicolas Soret are key contacts in the practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by ADVANT Altana

  • ADVANT Altana advised Wienerberger on its EUR600 million acquisition of Terreal.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The ADVANT Altana team has vast experience in M&A transactions. We rate it very highly."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"The service is very good and the lawyers are responsive and provide very clear advice. It has been a positive experience working with the team."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"ADVANT Altana are pragmatic and easy to work with."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"The team are always efficient and fast but very pleasant to deal with at the same time."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"ADVANT Altana offer quick responses and are to the point. We are very happy with their work and will work again with the law firm in the future."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

Members

Provided by ADVANT Altana

Bruno Nogueiro

Fabien Pouchot

Gilles Gaillard

Jean-Nicolas Soret