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Mayer Brown LLP

Foreign Investment

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Mayer Brown LLP

Rankings

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Foreign Investment - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown has substantial experience handling foreign investment matters for a range of clients, including leading corporates and privates equity funds. Clients benefit from the cooperation with other offices of the Mayer Brown global network.

À propos de l’équipe

Mayer Brown a une vaste expérience en matière d'investissements étrangers pour une clientèle diversifiée, comprenant des entreprises de premier plan et des fonds de private equity. Les clients bénéficient de la collaboration avec les autres bureaux du réseau mondial de Mayer Brown.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown advised ICG on the FDI aspects of the acquisition,

    alongside Groupe Zouari, of Picard Surgelés.

  • Mayer Brown a conseillé ICG sur les aspects liés aux investissements directs étrangers de l'acquisition, aux côtés du Groupe Zouari, de Picard Surgelés.

Strengths

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  • What really distinguishes the firm is its combination of technical excellence, practical mindset and strong understanding of both the regulatory landscape and the client’s business priorities.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • The Mayer Brown Paris team is exceptional in terms of its technical skill, responsiveness and broad knowledge of the industries involved.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • They are not just lawyers, they are true partners in solving complex issues efficiently and strategically.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • The team pays exceptional attention to detail. It is also capable of setting up complex legal and business strategies that offer clients significant added value.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • The Mayer Brown team has an enviable and loyal client list. The lawyers are pragmatic and a pleasure to work alongside.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance
  • L'équipe de Mayer Brown Paris est exceptionnelle de par ses compétences techniques, sa réactivité et sa connaissance approfondie des secteurs concernés.
    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jean-Maxime Blutel
    Jean-Maxime Blutel

    Jean-Maxime Blutel

    Jean-Maxime Blutel has a strong pedigree in foreign investment matters, representing French and international clients in sales, investments and acquisitions.

    Jean-Maxime Blutel a une solide expérience en matière d'investissements étrangers et représente des clients français et internationaux dans le cadre de ventes, d'investissements et d'acquisitions.

    • Jean-Maxime is a seasoned partner, who possesses outstanding legal, business and communication skills. I would also like to add that he is extremely polite and collegial.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance

    • I really appreciate working with Jean-Maxime. He is sharp, responsive and deeply understands our business constraints.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance

    • He is excellent in every way as a competition law and FDI screening expert. He is great to work with, technically excellent and a real asset. It is always a pleasure to work with Jean-Maxime.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance

    • Jean-Maxime est un associé chevronné, doté d'excellentes compétences juridiques, commerciales et de communication. J'ajouterais qu'il est extrêmement poli et collégial.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance

    • J’apprécie beaucoup de travailler avec Jean-Maxime. Il est perspicace, réactif et comprend parfaitement les contraintes de notre entreprise.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance

    • Il est excellent à tous égards en tant qu'expert en droit de la concurrence et en contrôle des IDE. C'est un plaisir de travailler avec lui : il est techniquement excellent et représente un atout précieux. Collaborer avec Jean-Maxime est toujours un plaisir.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance
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