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Jeantet

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Jeantet

About

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For decades, we have been shaping corporate finance law with you through our transactional activity and its innovative, multi-sectoral approach.

Our 16 partners have always supported the development of companies, project leaders or investment funds. Today, we are still innovating every day to help you grow.

Our approach is global and our teams work with you even before the start of your strategic operations to identify the best opportunities and the best legal and financial tools.

Our lawyers offer their specialized expertise and creativity to intermediate-sized enterprise, international groups and their subsidiaries, financial institutions and investment funds. Pioneers in our international development, we operate in a resolutely cross-border context and accompany the development of your companies throughout the world.

Mergers & Acquisitons

Our research and studies on market developments and on numerous sectors of activity allow us to accurately apprehend any strategic operations you may need in order to provide you with effective support that goes beyond simple legal advice.

Corporate Law and Governance

Jeantet supports you throughout the life of your company at every key stage

Distressed M&A

Our cross-functional approach to cases and the expertise of our Restructuring and M&A lawyers enable us to assist our clients in dealing with these specific situations and the complex issues that arise therefrom.

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

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Jeantet boasts broad corporate capabilities encompassing mergers, investment transactions and sales. The law firm handles industrial M&A and has noteworthy expertise in the manufacturing, technology and healthcare sectors. It offers a strong cross-border service with experience in a variety of jurisdictions, notably Germany. The team also handles inbound transactions from foreign clients. The lawyers regularly cooperate with colleagues from the firm's IP, tax and employment departments.

Notable practitioners

Anne Toupenay-Schueller, Karl Hepp de Sevelinges and Yvon Dréano are key contacts in the practice.

À propos de l’équipe

Jeantet possède de vastes compétences en corporate englobant les fusions, les opérations d’investissement et les ventes. Le cabinet d’avocats s’occupe de M&A industriels et dispose d’une expertise notable dans les secteurs de de la technologie et de la santé. L'équipe a des capacités cross-border solide avec une expérience dans diverses juridictions, notamment en Allemagne. L’équipe traite également les transactions entrantes de clients étrangers. Les avocats collaborent régulièrement avec leurs collègues des départements de la propriété intellectuelle, de la fiscalité et de droit social du cabinet.

Avocats notables
Anne Toupenay-Schueller, Karl Hepp de Sevelinges et Yvon Dréano sont des interlocuteurs clés au sein du cabinet.

Work Highlights

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  • Jeantet advised Sogestran Group on its acquisition of Reederei Jaegers.

  • Jeantet a conseillé le groupe Sogestran dans le cadre de son acquisition de Reederei Jaegers.

Strengths

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  • Jeantet is a very commercial law firm.

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  • Jeantet's team is experienced and creative. This allows the lawyers to offer proposals and alternatives in the face of complicated situations.

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  • The team is business-oriented in addition to its good legal skills.

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  • Jeantet est un cabinet d'avocats très orienté vers les affaires.

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  • L'équipe est orientée business en plus de posséder de solides compétences juridiques.

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  • L'équipe chez Jeanet est expérimentée et créative. Cela permet aux avocats de proposer des solutions et des alternatives face à des situations complexes.

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Members

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  • Karl Hepp de Sevelinges

  • Yvon Dréano

  • Vincent Netter

  • Anne Toupenay-Schueller

  • Stephen Walters

  • Thierry Brun

  • Pascal Georges

  • Philippe Portier

  • Philippe Matignon

  • Cyril Deniaud

  • Frank Martin Laprade

  • Bertrand Barrier

  • Maxime Brotz

  • Guillaume Fornier

  • David Lasfargue

  • Philippe Raybaud

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