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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is experienced in handling transactions involving the technology, healthcare and insurance industries. The practice benefits from a broad international network that enables it to advise clients on multi-jurisdictional matters. It draws on its wide array of practice areas to provide comprehensive support to its clientele, including regulatory considerations. The law firm also advises clients from the energy and manufacturing sectors, as well as a number of investment groups.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised TDF on the EUR1 billion sale of its fibre business to CVC DIF.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells is a multidisciplinary firm which a major asset. There is smooth and efficient communication among its lawyers.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The team is responsive, proactive and provides precise answers that give us comfort.

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  • The Hogan Lovells team is agile and has good knowledge of the sector.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Besides Hogan Lovells' M&A expertise, the lawyers are also very strong project leaders and adaptable.

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  • Hogan Lovells provides an outstanding level of service, has a full range of legal capabilities and significant experience in cross-border transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stéphane Huten
    Stéphane Huten

    Stéphane Huten

    Stéphane Huten handles acquisitions, divestments and corporate restructurings for a wide range of clients, including multinationals and financial institutions.

    • Stéphane Huten is super pragmatic, efficient and a real strategic thinker.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • He has very strong M&A expertise and is available.

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    • Stéphane Huten is a great negotiator, always problem solving and has huge experience in international M&A.

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  • Xavier Doumen
    Xavier Doumen

    Xavier Doumen

    Xavier Doumen draws upon his experience to advise clients on important cross-border mandates, notably acquisitions, divestments and corporate restructurings. He regularly serves clients from the manufacturing and energy fields.

    • Xavier Doumen is a lawyer with extensive expertise in M&A who knows how to understand the needs of his clients, advise them and support them.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Xavier Doumen thinks outside the box, remains very available for his clients and understands perfectly their needs and expectations, making him a very strong business partner.

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    • Xavier Doumen provides optimal-quality support, coupled with unfailing responsiveness and commitment.

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    • Xavier is totally at ease in complex and international environments, with an attention to client and detail.

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    • Xavier Doumen is a great listener.

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