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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Capital Markets: Equity

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Capital Markets: Equity - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell boasts a solid ECM practice with notable experience in capital increases and IPOs. The law firm advises both issuers and underwriters on the French and US law aspects of international capital markets transactions. Its client roster includes major French corporates, banks, insurers and private equity companies.

À propos de l’équipe

Sullivan & Cromwell a une solide pratique ECM avec une expérience notable en matière d’augmentations de capital et d’introductions en bourse. Le cabinet conseille tant les émetteurs que les souscripteurs sur les aspects de droit français et américain des opérations sur les marchés de capitaux internationaux. L'équipe compte parmi ses clients de grandes entreprises françaises, des banques, des assureurs et des fonds de private equity.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell advised Allianz on its USD250 million private placement investments in AlTi Global.

  • Sullivan & Cromwell a conseillé Allianz dans le cadre de son placement privé de USD250 millions dans AlTi Global.

Strengths

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell has deep expertise in IPO spin-offs and on tailored structuration transactions, which involve other jurisdictions like the US.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

  • There are a lot of aspects that I appreciate such as Sullivan & Cromwell's granular knowledge of the law, its technical ability and the detailed analysis provided.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

  • Sullivan & Cromwell is very responsive and available.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

  • The law firm provides great expertise and international comparisons.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

  • The team has the excellent ability to handle complex equity cases.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

  • Sullivan & Cromwell a une expertise approfondie en matière de scissions d'entreprises en vue d'introductions en bourse et d'opérations de structuration sur mesure, impliquant d'autres juridictions comme les États-Unis.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Olivier de Vilmorin
    Olivier de Vilmorin

    Olivier de Vilmorin

    Olivier de Vilmorin advises major issuers and underwriters on capital increases, IPOs and accelerated bookbuild transactions.

    Olivier de Vilmorin conseille des émetteurs et des souscripteurs importants dans le cadre d’augmentations de capital, d’introductions en bourse et d’opérations de bookbuild.

    • Olivier de Vilmorin is an helpful, pragmatic and creative legal partner.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • Olivier de Vilmorin is a highly experienced lawyer with excellent knowledge of ECM and M&A and great involvement in market reforms. He is reassuring, very involved and has great business sense.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • He is a very good legal counsel for financing matters. He knows very well the American market. He also knows how to coordinate with the US teams given that there may be cultural barriers between us.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • His strengths are his knowledge, his experience, his agile nature and his availability.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • C'est un excellent avocat en matière de financement. Il connaît parfaitement le marché américain. Il sait également comment coordonner avec les équipes américaines, compte tenu des éventuelles barrières culturelles.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance
    • Ses points forts sont ses connaissances, son expérience, sa réactivité et sa disponibilité.
      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • Olivier de Vilmorin est un avocat très expérimenté, doté d'une excellente connaissance des marchés de capitaux et des fusions-acquisitions, et qui est très impliqué dans les réformes de marché. Il est rassurant, très impliqué et possède un excellent sens des affaires.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance

    • Olivier de Vilmorin est un associé compétent, pragmatique et créatif.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentFrance
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