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The Corporate/M&A team of Baker McKenzie Paris is a team specialised in M&A, Corporate, CG&R, and Private Equity sectors, made up of over 45 lawyers and paralegals in Paris, 570 in Europe and 1,200 worldwide. The team provides expert assistance and advice on domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions and advises French companies, international groups and investment funds on acquisitions, private equity transactions (LBO, MBO, etc.) and restructurings, on national and multi-jurisdictional levels. 

The team provides their clients with a complete transactional service covering all investment transactions and corporate legal issues, as well as employment, real estate, regulatory, foreign investment, environmental and more.

Chambers Review

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

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie's robust practice advises on all manner of corporate issues including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and spin-offs. The law firm acts for corporates as well as financial institutions, with particular expertise in the technology sector. The team also advises clients from industries including transportation, retail and life sciences. The practice is well placed to assist with cross-border M&A matters, leveraging its network of offices across the world.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Atos on its entry into exclusive negotiations with Alten for the sale of Worldgrid.

Strengths

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The lawyers demonstrate strong leadership and are pragmatic, business-oriented and solution-driven.

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

The Baker McKenzie team serves not only as a legal counsel, but also helps navigate commercial issues and is a valued business adviser.

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

The team is extremely technical with deep M&A expertise.

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

Baker McKenzie is excellent in negotiating complex transactions.

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

Baker McKenzie is versatile, responsive and available.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Stéphane Davin
5
Stéphane Davin
5
Band 5

Stéphane Davin is well versed in handling a range of M&A matters, including acquisitions and joint ventures for international clients.

Stéphane Davin is highly experienced, able to provide good advice throughout a project.

We have a high level of trust in Stéphane Davin.

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Alain Sauty de Chalon
6
Alain Sauty de Chalon
6
Band 6

Alain Sauty de Chalon is lauded for his experience in strategic M&A transactions. He is frequently mandated by domestic and international clients to assist with mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and corporate reorganisations.

Alain Sauty de Chalon is a creative partner with a large range of skills.

His huge experience enables him to drive complex legal matters with precision and insight.

Alain Sauty de Chalon always follows-up on every matter that he takes on, while being very pragmatic and knowing his clients well.

Alain Sauty de Chalon is an outstanding and highly skilled legal professional, appreciated for his integrity and deep expertise in global and cross-border corporate transactions.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Stéphane Davin
5
Stéphane Davin
5
Band 5
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Alain Sauty de Chalon
6
Alain Sauty de Chalon
6
Band 6
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Members

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Alain Sauty de Chalon

Guillaume Nataf

Hugo Sanchez de la Espada

Stéphane Davin

Head of Department

Clients

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French companies

international groups and investment funds

Industries

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We advise clients from a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, biotech, luxury and retail, TMT, industrials and manufacturing, and energy.