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Bredin Prat

Capital Markets: Equity

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Bredin Prat

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About

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Bredin Prat has extensive experience in advising issuers on their capital market transactions, including:

  • IPOs
  • private placements, including through accelerated book-building
  • disposals of major shareholdings
  • equity and convertible issues
  • demergers/spin-offs
  • privatisations
  • high-yield bond issues

With its expertise in securities law, the firm regularly advises French and international companies with initial listings on the Paris stock exchange and post-listing compliance obligations.

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Capital Markets: Equity - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bredin Prat boasts a strong team that advises on a range of equity transactions including IPOs, capital increases and private placements. The law firm acts for both domestic and international corporate issuers on their listings in France. Its clients benefit from the close collaboration between the firm's corporate, finance and tax teams.

À propos de l’équipe

Bredin Prat a une équipe solide qui intervient dans le cadre d’une gamme d’opérations d'ECM, notamment des introductions en bourse, des augmentations de capital et des placements privés. Le cabinet d’avocats agit pour le compte d’émetteurs français et internationaux dans le cadre de leurs cotations en France. Les clients bénéficient de l’étroite collaboration entre les équipes corporate, finance et fiscalité du cabinet.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bredin Prat advised Bpifrance in relation to Alstom's capital increase.

  • Bredin Prat a conseillé Bpifrance dans le cadre de l'augmentation de capital d'Alstom.

Strengths

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  • The law firm's availability and the clarity of the advice given during a crisis period is what I appreciate.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

  • Bredin Prat has undeniable expertise and the ability to adapt to the environment.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

  • Bredin Prat a une expertise indéniable et une grande capacité d'adaptation.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

  • J’apprécie la disponibilité du cabinet d’avocats et la clarté des conseils prodigués pendant une période de crise.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Olivier Saba
    Olivier Saba

    Olivier Saba

    Olivier Saba advises leading French corporates on capital increases and IPOs. He is active across the manufacturing and energy sectors.

    Olivier Saba conseille des entreprises françaises de premier plan dans le cadre d’offres d’actions et d’introductions en bourse. Il est actif dans les secteurs industriels et de l'énergie.

    • Olivier Saba has an ability to put matters in perspective, even during crisis times.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • He is always available with strong commercial acumen. He has strong expertise when it comes to defending his clients in front of other lawyers. He is comfortable with complex matters.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • Il est toujours disponible et a un bon sens des affaires. Il a une grande expertise lorsqu'il s'agit de défendre ses clients face à d'autres avocats. Il est à l'aise avec les dossiers complexes.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • Olivier Saba a le don de remettre les choses en perspective, même en temps de crise.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance
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Ranked Individuals at Bredin Prat (1)

France

Members

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  • Raphaële Courtier

    Head of Department

  • Olivier Saba

    Head of Department

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  • Samuel Pariente

  • Karine Sultan

  • Douceline Chabord

  • Jérôme Vincent

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