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Bredin Prat

Capital Markets: Equity

Global Guide 2026 : France


Bredin Prat

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About

Provided by Bredin Prat

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.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - France

Band 3

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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

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

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Olivier Saba
    Band 3Olivier Saba

    Olivier Saba

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

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

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Bredin Prat (1)

France

Members

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  • Raphaële Courtier

    Head of Department

  • Samuel Pariente

  • Karine Sultan

  • Olivier Saba

    Head of Department

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  • Douceline Chabord

  • Jérôme Vincent

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