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ADVANT Altana

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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ADVANT Altana

About

Provided by ADVANT Altana

ADVANT Altana works hand-in-hand with clients to provide strategic advice and tailor-made services that effectively navigate the complex dynamics of deal-making, whether for buyers, sellers, or investors.

We have significant expertise advising on hundreds of transactions involving both private and listed companies, as well as joint ventures, minority or majority stakes, and management or leveraged buyouts. 

We also advise clients regarding de-mergers, distressed transactions, or acquisitions (such as those implemented through Court proceedings or restructuring arrangements), as well as public or contentious takeovers.

Our deal-making experience spans a wide array of sectors, including those which are highly regulated or in an environment of innovation, such as technology and digital media, banking and finance, retail and leisure, mobility, industrials, energy, life sciences and healthcare, private clients, and real estate.

Our M&A work for clients also regularly involves related issues such as the development of long-term incentivization programs, the issuance of bonds or other financial instruments, solving data or IP-related challenges, assisting with private equity and venture capital investment or exit, and handling competition-based regulatory scrutiny as well as foreign direct investment control.

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

Band 5

Band 5


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.

À propos de l’équipe

ADVANT Altana s’appuie sur une vaste expérience dans les opérations de M&A, et conseille sur des acquisitions stratégiques, des joint ventures et des cessions. Le cabinet d’avocats est régulièrement sollicité par des clients de divers secteurs, notamment la grande distribution, la pharmaceutique, l’industrie manufacturière et l’assurance. Grâce a son réseau de cabinets et l’expérience internationale de ses avocats, Altana est bien placé pour aider dans les transactions nationales et transfrontalières. L’équipe est souvent assistée par des collègues des départements propriété intellectuelle, droit social et antitrust du cabinet.

Avocats notables
Gilles Gaillard et Jean-Nicolas Soret sont des interlocuteurs clés au sein du cabinet.

Work Highlights

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  • ADVANT Altana advised ONET on its acquisition of the entire French business of ISS Group.

  • ADVANT Altana a conseillé ONET dans le cadre de son acquisition de l'intégralité des activités françaises du groupe ISS.

Strengths

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  • The team at ADVANT Altana did what it takes to reach the deal conclusion. It is a very practical and reasonable negotiator.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • They are quick to get to grips and interact effectively at different levels of our organisation.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • I would highlight the varied expertise and responsiveness.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • ADVANT Altana has good technical skills combined with great pragmatism. It gives excellent responses to any request for clarification or otherwise.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • Ils s'adaptent rapidement et interagissent efficacement à différents niveaux de notre organisation.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • Je tiens à souligner la diversité des compétences et la réactivité.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

Members

Provided by ADVANT Altana

  • Gilles Gaillard

  • Bruno Nogueiro

  • Fabien Pouchot

  • Jean-Nicolas Soret

  • Géraldine Malfait

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