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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's corporate team often handles international mandates, especially those with a European or African element, drawing on its global network of offices. The team's M&A expertise includes both public and private transactions, as well as reorganisation matters. The lawyers are highly experienced in handling both inbound and outbound transactions. The law firm assists clients from a range of sectors including energy, financial services, transportation and TMT.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised ALTEN on its EUR270 million acquisition of the activities of Worldgrid.

Strengths

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  • The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team is very client-oriented, understands our issues perfectly and has a good coordination capacity.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer are highly flexible, proactive and responsive.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The team is very experienced on the commercial front and offers pragmatic solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has very good sector knowledge and geographical footprint.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edouard Thomas
    Edouard Thomas

    Edouard Thomas

    Edouard Thomas regularly acts for transportation and telecommunications clients on inbound and outbound transactions.

    • Edouard is always available, hard working and has great business acumen.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • He is solution-driven and can really help to unblock complicated situations, while relieving the burden of his client by directing it to the critical points and making relevant suggestions.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Edouard Thomas is pragmatic and shows great tact in relationships, whether with his client or with the opposing party.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Edouard has perfect knowledge of the telecommunications sector. His reliability and proactive approach make him a trusted adviser, consistently delivering insightful guidance.

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  • Frédéric Bouvet
    Frédéric Bouvet

    Frédéric Bouvet

    Frédéric Bouvet is experienced in handling large-scale acquisitions and sales in the energy and real estate sectors.

    • Frédéric Bouvet is very helpful and solution-driven.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Frédéric Bouvet is completely dedicated to his clients, with strong leadership skills and the ability to handle complex issues in a very diplomatic manner.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Frédéric Bouvet is an excellent lawyer in both the technical aspects of the law and the search for practical solutions that suit business teams.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • In addition to strong technical and commercial awareness, Frédéric Bouvet is a very proactive lawyer.

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