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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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

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What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton boasts a superb Paris-based corporate team that regularly acts for large blue-chip clients. The law firm handles a broad range of corporate transactions and offers particular strength in public M&A deals. The lawyers act for clients on transfers of interests and takeovers. The law firm is a strong choice for multi-jurisdictional transactions thanks to its international network. The corporate/M&A department additionally works in close collaboration with the firm's well-reputed tax, finance and antitrust teams.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised Vivendi SE on its global spin-off, resulting in the creation of three independent, publicly listed companies.

Strengths

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  • The level of involvement is incredible at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, you really get a team that is on your side for the whole time and is truly available for the clients.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is the best law firm for M&A matters.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • I am impressed by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton's reactivity, different skill sets and expertise across various matters. The team has the legal perspective but also a very commercial outlook.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The law firm is distinguished by its ability to deliver high-quality, integrated advice both in France and abroad, its thoroughness and depth of analysis.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The team has sharp expertise, understanding of client needs and effective communication.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pierre-Yves Chabert
    Pierre-Yves Chabert

    Pierre-Yves Chabert

    Pierre-Yves Chabert is renowned as a top choice for his work on high-profile acquisitions and divestments. He boasts an impressive roster of clients in the infrastructure, asset management, real estate and financial services sectors.

    • Pierre-Yves Chabert has unmatched technical experience. He can deliver strategic advice with high attention to detail.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • You'd better have Pierre-Yves on your side.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Pierre-Yves Chabert is absolutely the top lawyer. When you need someone to find a great solution to a complicated issue, he is the one.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Pierre-Yves Chabert is able to understand the subtleties of his clients’ problems, always listening to his clients and proposing outside the box solutions.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
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  • Rodolphe Elineau
    Rodolphe Elineau

    Rodolphe Elineau

    Rodolphe Elineau advises clients both domestically and internationally on complex acquisitions, divestments and takeovers.

    • Rodolphe is very technical, goes into the details and is reliable and business-oriented.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Rodolphe Elineau has an excellent understanding of our concerns and is super reactive and pragmatic.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Rodolphe Elineau is very dynamic, reassuring and reactive.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • He is available, far-sighted and has a real desire to move the transaction forward, limiting complexity to facilitate the process.

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  • Sophie de Beer
    Sophie de Beer

    Sophie de Beer

    Sophie de Beer is well versed in handling a range of M&A transactions, including investments and acquisitions.

    • It is always a pleasure to count on Sophie de Beer on a M&A transaction. She has a very good knowledge of the financial industry and leads the legal aspects smoothly and efficiently.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Sophie de Beer is an excellent negotiator and flexible in her client approach.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Sophie de Beer is a great drafter, spot-on for regulatory issues and very calm in negotiations. I rate her extremely highly and would go to her for anything in France as she is very consistent.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Sophie has a wide range of experience and expertise.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • She is a bit of a war machine; always available, working very hard, and is both precise and practical. She is truly incredible, and I admire her both professionally and personally.

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  • Barthélemy Faye
    Barthélemy Faye

    Barthélemy Faye

    Barthélemy Faye assists corporates and investment funds with acquisitions and divestments across multiple African jurisdictions.

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