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

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has strong corporate expertise in a broad range of industry sectors spanning energy, banking, life sciences and infrastructure. The department benefits from a large international network, enabling it to administer seamless cross-border advice to clients. The lawyers act on a wide range of transactions including public and private M&A, joint ventures and divestments. The law firm maintains an enviable client base comprising blue-chip financial institutions, investment firms and high-profile corporates.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters advised Bureau Veritas on the disposal of 9% of its capital.

Strengths

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The quality of service provided by Linklaters is second-to-none.

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The Linklaters lawyers are excellent sparring partners.

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Linklaters has the ability to handle complex, high-stakes work, including cross-border matters.

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The Linklaters team has sharp expertise, excellent interpersonal skills and quick understanding of the client's challenges.

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The team's technical skills, human qualities and responsiveness make Linklaters an essential firm for clients looking for advice on complex M&A transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hubert Segain
2
Hubert Segain
2
Band 2

Hubert Segain is well placed to advise on strategic public M&A transactions. He represents both domestic and international clients in investments and acquisitions, notably in connection with the food and drink, TMT and insurance sectors.

He is a great ally in the complex M&A transactions we manage and an excellent negotiator.

Hubert Segain is particularly responsive and his opinions are technically good and pragmatic.

Hubert Segain has impeccable technical mastery, a true strategic vision and a pragmatism that drives projects forward.

Hubert Segain's fine understanding of business issues and creativity make him a trusted partner for his clients.

Hubert has a rare ability to manage all aspects of a complex transaction with acuity and strategy, as well as a true understanding of the issues of the various parties.

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Bruno Derieux
4
Bruno Derieux
4
Band 4

Bruno Derieux advises clients on acquisitions in a range of sectors, including infrastructure and energy. He acts for both domestic and international corporates.

The combination of professional rigour and strong interpersonal skills makes Bruno a particularly valuable partner and an adviser I recommend without any hesitation.

His proactive approach, responsiveness, and remarkable commitment consistently exceed our expectations.

Bruno Derieux is an excellent listener with genuine empathy, which makes exchanges and collaboration easy, even under pressure.

Bruno Derieux stands out due to his exceptional technical expertise, sharp strategic insight and profound understanding of clients’ commercial needs.

Bruno Derieux's undeniable technical skills, in-depth expertise in capital markets transactions and his ability to find tailored solutions have been instrumental in the success of our matters.

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Pierre Tourres
6
Pierre Tourres
6
Band 6

Pierre Tourres is skilled at advising clients on cross-border and domestic transactions. He has particular experience in the automotive and pharma sectors.

Pierre is an extremely responsive lawyer, who knows our business very well. He is very competent, always available, and also pleasant in exchanges, a true trusted partner.

Pierre Tourres plays a key role in complex M&A transactions.

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Hubert Segain
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Hubert Segain
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Bruno Derieux
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Bruno Derieux
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Pierre Tourres
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Pierre Tourres
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