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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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

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What the Team is Known For

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier boasts an outstanding corporate practice covering the full range of M&A mandates, including acting on transactions for publicly listed companies. The Paris-based team works in conjunction with international firms to assist clients with cross-border mandates. The law firm advises blue-chip corporate clients on inbound and outbound transactions in a range of sectors including automotive, banking and TMT.

Work Highlights

  • Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier assisted Generali with the creation of a global champion alongside BPCE, with an asset value of EUR9.5 billion.

Strengths

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Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier is one of the best firms I have ever worked with.

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Darrois' technical depth, combined with a commercially sensitive approach, makes it stand out. Its involvement adds clear value, especially during complex structuring discussions.

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The law firm's client service is strong, marked by availability, clarity in communication and a practical mindset.

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It is in Darrois' DNA to be commercial.

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Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier has a very sophisticated understanding of legal issues across all aspects of a transaction and coordinates with all stakeholders to get the deal done.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alain Maillot
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Alain Maillot
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Senior Statespeople

Alain Maillot has a longstanding reputation in the French M&A market. He assists multinationals and domestic corporate clients with strategic transactions.

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Jean-Michel Darrois
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Jean-Michel Darrois
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Senior Statespeople

Jean-Michel Darrois has a wealth of experience assisting clients with highly strategic M&A transactions. His impressive client roster includes leading French and international corporates.

Jean-Michel Darrois is one of the most trusted advisers.

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Bertrand Cardi
Bertrand Cardi
Star Individuals

Bertrand Cardi maintains a market-leading position, acting for high-profile international and domestic corporates as well as financial institutions on strategic mandates.

He is an excellent and extremely experienced lawyer.

Bertrand Cardi is a market authority in M&A.

He is absolutely indispensable.

Bertrand Cardi demonstrates unparalleled dexterity in highly complex situations.

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Olivier Diaz
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Olivier Diaz
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Olivier Diaz maintains a leading corporate practice and frequently acts on public M&A transactions. He is called upon by significant French clients to advise on domestic and international matters. He joined Darrois in March 2026.

He displays excellent creativity and understanding of complex issues.

Olivier Diaz is one of the top lawyers in Paris. He has extensive experience, comprehensive knowledge on strategic issues and is close to his clients.

Olivier Diaz is an excellent project leader.

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Christophe Vinsonneau
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Christophe Vinsonneau
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Christophe Vinsonneau is a seasoned practitioner, regularly assisting his clients with cross-border and public M&A transactions. He is instructed by clients hailing from the infrastructure, telecoms and financial services sectors.

Chistophe can handle complex cases and is constructive in discussions and negotiations.

He is an excellent lawyer, very sharp and I recommend him a lot.

Christophe Vinsonneau is very technical and available. He has a strong understanding of his clients’ needs, is trustworthy and can find effective solutions.

Christophe Vinsonneau is super, truly friendly and very capable technically. It is very enjoyable to work with him.

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Hugo Diener
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Hugo Diener
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Hugo Diener boasts deep expertise in public and private M&A transactions, and often acts for multinationals and financial institutions.

Hugo Diener is extremely intelligent, practical and communicates very well to coordinate with all other counsels.

Hugo is smart and feels what the client wants.

He offers a very good perspective in negotiations and strategy.

Hugo Diener is creative, attentive and unwaveringly committed.

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Olivier Huyghues Despointes
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Olivier Huyghues Despointes
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Olivier Huyghues Despointes handles cross-border acquisitions, disposals and restructurings. He is active across the energy and technology sectors.

Olivier Huyghues Despointes offers high-quality support on the entire case.

Olivier is a pragmatic, calm yet tenacious counsel. An iron fist in a velvet glove, he is someone who is always available and whose empathy and humour help overcome tensions. He is a real deal-maker.

Olivier Huygues-Despointes is a constructive negotiator with a good grasp of the deal strategy.

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Charles de Reals
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Charles de Reals
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Charles de Reals assists domestic and international clients with a range of matters, including acquisitions, sales and restructurings. He regularly represents clients hailing from the TMT and transportation industries. He joined Darrois in March 2026.

Charles de Real is extremely strong at coordinating a number of different workstreams.

Charles knows his subject well and is a calm and patient lawyer.

I am always very satisfied wih Charles de Reals' perfect combination of technicality, responsiveness, availability and excellent interpersonal skills.

Charles de Reals is thorough, responsive, gives good advice and listens. His expertise is appreciated in corporate, M&A and securities law.

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Cécile de Narp
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Up and Coming

Cécile de Narp has notable experience in complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. Her client roster spans both listed and unlisted companies.

Cécile is a very good professional, very involved and responsive.

I always have productive interactions with Cécile de Narp.

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Alain Maillot
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Alain Maillot
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Jean-Michel Darrois
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Jean-Michel Darrois
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Senior Statespeople
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Bertrand Cardi
Bertrand Cardi
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Olivier Diaz
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Olivier Diaz
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Christophe Vinsonneau
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Christophe Vinsonneau
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Hugo Diener
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Hugo Diener
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Olivier Huyghues Despointes
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Olivier Huyghues Despointes
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Charles de Reals
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Charles de Reals
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Cécile de Narp
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Up and Coming
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