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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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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.

Clients (3)

  • french companies
  • international groups
  • investments funds

Industries (6)

  • pharmaceuticals
  • biotech
  • luxury and retail
  • TMT
  • industrials and manufacturing
  • energy

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

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.

À propos de l’équipe

Baker McKenzie conseille sur toutes sortes de questions liées au droit des affaires, y compris les acquisitions, les cessions, les joint venture et les spin offs. Le cabinet d’avocats agit pour le compte d’entreprises ainsi que d’institutions financières, avec une expertise particulière dans le secteur des technologies. L’équipe conseille également des clients actifs dans des secteurs tels que le transport, la grande distribution et les sciences de la vie. Le cabinet est bien placé pour conseiller dans le cadre de M&A cross-border, en s’appuyant sur son réseau de bureaux à travers le monde.

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Work Highlights

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

  • Baker McKenzie a conseillé Atos dans le cadre de son entrée en négociations exclusives avec Alten pour la vente de Worldgrid.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie is versatile, responsive and available.

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

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

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  • Baker McKenzie is excellent in negotiating complex transactions.

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

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  • Baker McKenzie excelle dans la négociation de transactions complexes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stéphane Davin
    Stéphane Davin

    Stéphane Davin

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

    Stéphane Davin a de l’expérience dans le conseil sur un grand nombre de dossiers de M&A, notamment des acquisitions et des joint ventures pour des clients internationaux.

    • We have a high level of trust in Stéphane Davin.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

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

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    • Nous avons une grande confiance en Stéphane Davin.

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    • Stéphane Davin a une grande expérience et peut fournir de bons conseils tout au long d'un projet.

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  • Alain Sauty de Chalon
    Alain Sauty de Chalon

    Alain Sauty de Chalon

    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 est reconnu pour son expertise en M&A stratégiques. Il est régulièrement sollicité par des clients nationaux et internationaux pour les accompagner dans leurs opérations de fusions-acquisitions, de spin-offs et de restructurations d’entreprises.

    • 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.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

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

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

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

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    • Alain Sauty de Chalon assure toujours un suivi rigoureux de chaque dossier qu'il prend en charge, tout en faisant preuve de beaucoup de pragmatisme et en connaissant parfaitement ses clients.
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    • Alain Sauty de Chalon est un associé créatif doté d'un large éventail de compétences.

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    • Sa vaste expérience lui permet de gérer des dossiers complexes avec précision et perspicacité.

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    • Alain Sauty de Chalon est un juriste exceptionnel et très compétent, reconnu pour son intégrité et sa grande expertise en matière de transactions commerciales internationales et transfrontalières.
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