Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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

"Alain Maillot is an adviser of the highest calibre. His collaborative approach is unrivalled and has resulted in us achieving favourable results for a variety of clients together over the years."

"Alain Maillot is a very impressive lawyer."

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 best corporate lawyers in France. He is the ultimate trusted adviser."

"Jean-Michel Darrois is truly one of the most influential attorneys in France. He has advised clients on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions in France and internationally. The depth and breadth of his experience is unrivalled in Paris."

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

"Bertrand Cardi is a top-notch lawyer; he never lets a client down. He is a thinker and a fighter."

"Bertrand Cardi is an expert in his domain and able to provide very innovative solutions."

"Bertrand Cardi is a trusted adviser who is also a great collaborator. His ability to navigate challenging negotiation processes and achieve successful outcomes for his clients has been particularly noteworthy, as well as his ability to work with other advisers effectively, which sets him apart."

"Bertrand Cardi is a strong business partner who is very strategic and reactive."

"Bertrand Cardi provides excellent strategic analysis and is creative in his positioning."

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

"Olivier has an excellent ability to execute deals and excellent technical skills and availability."

"Olivier is a very technical lawyer. He is very service-oriented and commercial."

"He is a creative lawyer."

"Olivier provides a very high level of delivery."

Hugo Diener moves up in the rankings this year. He boasts deep expertise in public and private M&A transactions and often acts for multinationals and financial institutions.

"He has excellent commercial understanding."

"He is an excellent lawyer and is very pragmatic."

"Hugo Diener is an experienced adviser who provides the highest levels of client service."

Christophe Vinsonneau assists with cross-border and public M&A transactions. He is instructed by clients hailing from the infrastructure, telecoms and financial services sectors.

"Christophe Vinsonneau is extremely creative and highly efficient."

"He followed all aspects of the transaction quite closely, in an efficient and agile way which was perfect given the complexity of the process and the timings we had."

"He is able to identify the key points that are actionable for the client."