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Dechert LLP

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : France


Dechert LLP

About

Provided by Dechert LLP

Dechert’s Paris-based corporate/M&A team represents leading French and overseas multinational companies in their domestic and cross-border transactional matters (whether involving France or not), as well as in their growth operations in emerging markets. We are active in the healthcare and life sciences, telecommunications, agri-food, chemicals and business services industries.

To provide our clients with integrated service while advising on their mergers and acquisitions transactions, we work seamlessly with other Dechert lawyers in Paris and globally, particularly in the areas of labor and employment, intellectual property, antitrust/competition, tax, complex litigations and arbitrations.

Chambers Review

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

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Dechert is active on a broad range of corporate matters including acquisitions, restructurings and disposals. The law firm has noteworthy activity on matters involving the life sciences industry, regularly advising on strategic transactions. It handles French and cross-border corporate transactions. The team is popular with large corporates and shareholders.

Work Highlights

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  • Dechert advised NASCO Insurance Group on its strategic alliance with DIOT-SIACI.

Strengths

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  • Dechert has very good knowledge of the industry sector and its challenges and a responsive and efficient team.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • The team is responsive and has good industry knowledge and a pragmatic approach.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • The Dechert team is reliable, rigourous and pragmatic.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • The lawyers at Dechert produce work that is timely, efficient and clear.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • Dechert has an ability to simplify complex topics and a good business approach.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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