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
ADVANT Altana garners a place in the rankings this year on the basis of positive market feedback. The team 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 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.
Gilles Gaillard and Jean-Nicolas Soret are key contacts at the practice.
Work Highlights
- Advised Aldi on its EUR735 million acquisition of Leader Price in France from Casino.
Strengths
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"Something I really appreciate about the lawyers is the fact that they are always available and pick up the phone to answer quickly. It makes you feel like you are their only client."
"The lawyers are totally involved in the questions that are entrusted to them and always strive to bring added value to their service. They do not hesitate to give a decisive opinion."
"The work was sometimes particularly complex but Altana were able to resolve these situations and still achieve the desired result."
"Something I really appreciate about the lawyers is the fact that they are always available and pick up the phone to answer quickly. It makes you feel like you are their only client."
"The lawyers are totally involved in the questions that are entrusted to them and always strive to bring added value to their service. They do not hesitate to give a decisive opinion."
"The work was sometimes particularly complex but Altana were able to resolve these situations and still achieve the desired result."
Members
Provided by ADVANT Altana
Bruno Nogueiro
Fabien Pouchot
Gilles Gaillard
Jean-Nicolas Soret