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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Capital Markets: Equity

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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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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.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • The law firm provides great expertise and international comparisons.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

  • Sullivan & Cromwell is very responsive and available.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

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

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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.

    • 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 respondentGlobal

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

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

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

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