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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Our Paris-based lawyers established a first-rank capability in structuring and executing complex M&A transactions, both domestic and cross-border. They are particularly known for handling matters involving multiple jurisdictions and/or of an unsolicited or hostile nature. The Paris office represents a broad array of public and private companies, private equity firms, investment banks, governmental entities, and other institutions and individuals in a wide range of matters, including handling in some of their most important legal issues. We have served as lead counsel advising both bidders and targets in some of the largest and most complex M&A transactions and have acted in every type of M&A transaction.

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's strong corporate practice is frequently instructed on large and complex deals. The team is adept at handling cross-border transactions, with significant experience and knowledge of US-related matters. The law firm frequently acts for automotive, consumer goods and TMT companies. The lawyers have additional expertise in representing clients in hostile takeovers.

À propos de l’équipe

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom est fréquemment mandaté dans le cadre d’opérations de M&A importantes et complexes. L’équipe est experte dans le traitement des transactions transfrontalières, avec une expérience et une bonne connaissance des questions liées aux États-Unis. Le cabinet d’avocats intervient fréquemment pour le compte d’entreprises du secteur de l’automobile, des biens de consommation et des TMT. Les avocats ont aussi une expertise dans la représentation de clients dans le cadre d’offres publiques d’achat hostiles.

Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised Renault Group on its agreements with Nissan Motor in relation to new strategic projects.

  • Skadden a conseillé le groupe Renault dans le cadre de ses accords avec Nissan Motor concernant de nouveaux projets stratégiques.

Strengths

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  • The Skadden team is highly agile and has a broad spectrum of skills.

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  • Skadden stands out for its responsiveness, the quality of its coordination and its ability to anticipate risks, which makes it a trusted partner for high-stakes cases.

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  • Skadden has very strong technical expertise and offers pragmatic solutions.

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  • Skadden offers support that goes beyond simply answering questions, with proactivity and strategic vision.

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  • Skadden stands out for its excellent M&A expertise, consistently delivering top-notch legal advice that reflects a deep understanding of complex deals.

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  • Skadden se distingue par sa réactivité, la qualité de sa coordination et sa capacité à anticiper les risques, ce qui en fait un partenaire de confiance pour les dossiers à forts enjeux.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Armand W Grumberg
    Band 2Armand W Grumberg

    Armand W Grumberg

    Armand Grumberg boasts a strong track record of advising large French multinationals on cross-border M&A transactions. He is well versed in advising clients in the automotive and aviation industries.

    Armand Grumberg dispose d’une solide expérience dans le conseil de grandes multinationales françaises sur des opérations de M&A cross-border. Il a l’habitude de conseiller des clients des secteurs de l’automobile et de l’aviation.

    • Armand Grumberg is an outstanding adviser who combines legal expertise, experience and a business vision.

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    • Armand Grumberg is an excellent tactician and a true international lawyer.

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    • Armand Grumberg is an exceptional lawyer.

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    • Armand Grumberg is excellent in negotiations and has great strategic vision.

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    • Armand has a remarkable ability to respond to challenges and to find the best solution. He goes far beyond legal expertise to grasp problems in all their complexities.

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    • Il a une grande capacité à répondre aux défis et à trouver les meilleures solutions. Il va bien au-delà de l'expertise juridique pour appréhender les problèmes dans toute leur complexité.

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    • Armand Grumberg est un conseiller exceptionnel qui allie expertise juridique, expérience et une vision commerciale.

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    • Armand Grumberg est un excellent tacticien et un véritable juriste international.

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    • Armand Grumberg est un avocat exceptionnel.

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    • Armand Grumberg excelle en négociations et a une grande vision stratégique.

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  • Band 5Arash Attar-Rezvani
    Band 5Arash Attar-Rezvani

    Arash Attar-Rezvani

    Arash Attar-Rezvani regularly assists notable TMT, pharmaceutical and luxury goods clients with acquisitions, joint ventures and investments. He is well equipped to handle both domestic and international matters.

    Arash Attar-Rezvani assiste régulièrement des clients notables du secteur des TMT, pharmaceutique et du luxe dans le cadre d’acquisitions, de joint venture et d’investissements. Il a de l'experience sur des questions nationales et internationales.

    • Arash Attar-Rezvani is highly inventive, has excellent understanding of issues and is able to move them perfectly to find solutions.

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    • Working with Arash is a real opportunity. His in-depth expertise in M&A, combined with exemplary legal rigour and strategic vision, makes him a trusted partner.

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    • He is a really nice lawyer and always wants to find solutions, he has good interpersonal skills.

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    • C'est un avocat très sympathique qui cherche toujours à trouver des solutions et qui a d'excellentes compétences relationnelles.

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    • Travailler avec Arash est une véritable opportunité. Son expertise en M&A, alliée à une rigueur juridique exemplaire et une vision stratégique, fait de lui un avocat de confiance.

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    • Arash Attar-Rezvani est très inventif, a une excellente compréhension des problèmes et sait les traiter de manière idéale pour trouver des solutions.

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