Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Global Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom advised Renault on the restructuring of its partnership with Nissan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden's strengths are that they know how to be succinct in their advice, manage to quickly identify the key points, are very business-oriented, help us find solutions and have a pragmatic approach to get out of issues. Skadden add a lot of value, can anticipate risks and are very precise as well."
"The Skadden team are hyper-responsive, very quick, precise, business-oriented and can ask the right questions. We are very well taken care of."
"Skadden's strengths are that they know how to be succinct in their advice, manage to quickly identify the key points, are very business-oriented, help us find solutions and have a pragmatic approach to get out of issues. Skadden add a lot of value, can anticipate risks and are very precise as well."
"The Skadden team are hyper-responsive, very quick, precise, business-oriented and can ask the right questions. We are very well taken care of."
Notable Practitioners
Armand Grumberg boasts a strong track record of advising large French multinationals on cross-border M&A transactions. He is well versed in working for clients in the automotive and aviation industries.
"What I like about Armand Grumberg is his anticipation in risk management. He is subtle and knows up to which point we can go, which is very valuable."
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 is very friendly, and on top of being very good, he is always available, tries to find pragmatic solutions and is proactive. We get real advice from him."