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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell's strong international department regularly acts on complex cross-border transactions, with particular expertise in US-related matters. The lawyers advise clients on transactions in the pharmaceutical, automotive and financial services sectors. The team also has expertise in a variety of areas including mergers, sales and takeovers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell advised AXA on the EUR5.1 billon sale of AXA IM to BNP Paribas.

Strengths

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell is the go-to firm for complex and sophisticated matters.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Sullivan & Cromwell has a super focused approach to M&A that makes it exactly what we look for when making investments in France.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Sullivan & Cromwell is an experienced and highly responsive M&A firm capable of supporting its clients well in foreign investments in France.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Sullivan & Cromwell has a broad understanding of all aspects and provides very high quality advice.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers have very strong commercial awareness.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Olivier de Vilmorin
    Olivier de Vilmorin

    Olivier de Vilmorin

    Olivier de Vilmorin possesses a strong track record in handling cross-border public M&A transactions for large corporates, asset managers and financial institutions.

    • Olivier is top for big M&A transactions. He is excellent at client care, feels the room and is a great negotiator - you feel that he knows all of the details of the deal at all times.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Olivier de Vilmorin is really client focused, you can really bounce ideas off him.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Olivier de Vilmorin is one of the most talented M&A lawyers in France. He is able to advise on very complex and sophisticated situations.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
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  • Nicolas Karmin
    Nicolas Karmin

    Nicolas Karmin

    Nicolas Karmin is increasingly recognised for his representation of public and private entities in cross-border M&A transactions and investments.

    • Nicolas Karmin really stands out - he is solid, calm and really brings solutions.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Nicolas Karmin has unparalleled technical understanding of French corporate law matters.

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