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VGG & Associés

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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VGG & Associés

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M&A transactions are at the heart of VGG & Associés’ expertise. The firm is recognized as a market-leading firm in respect of M&A transactions as well as in respect of related tax matters and antitrust matters.

The firm advises both French and foreign industrial or commercial groups, whether privately owned or publicly listed, as well as investment funds, in respect of their M&A transactions in France as well as abroad. The scope of the firm’s expertise encompasses acquisitions, takeover offers, mergers, as well as joint ventures.

The firm has equally developed leading expertise advising family-owned groups, which it supports at all stages of their development.

The unique complementarity between its partners enables the firm to act with the same level of expertise and quality in respect of public transactions (public tender offers or public exchange offers) as well as in respect of private transactions (including private equity deals).

The firm regularly works on cross border transactions and reorganizations involving complex legal and tax issues.

The firm works in a large number of sectors, including cosmetics, healthcare, hospitality, automobile, gaming, retail food and retail apparel.

Industries (1)

  • Cosmetics, healthcare, hospitality, automobile, gaming, retail food and retail apparel

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

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

VGG & Associés has a solid reputation for complex public M&A mandates. The law firm demonstrates expertise in sales, acquisitions and restructurings. It acts for an enviable roster of high-profile domestic clients. The team is notably active for clients across the retail, automotive and TMT sectors, as well as investment companies.

À propos de l’équipe

VGG & Associés a solide réputation pour son conseil sur des dossiers de public M&A complexes. Le cabinet d’avocats a une expertise en matière de ventes, d’acquisitions et de restructurations. L'équipe agit pour le compte d’une liste de clients français de premier plan. L’équipe est notamment active pour des clients des secteurs de la distribution, de l’automobile et des TMT, ainsi que pour des fonds d’investissement.

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Work Highlights

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  • VGG & Associés advised Stellantis on its acquisition of 2L Logistics Group.

  • VGG & Associés a conseillé Stellantis dans le cadre de son acquisition de 2L Logistics Group.

Strengths

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  • VGG & Associés' added value lies in its ability to deal with complex and sophisticated issues in a simple and efficient manner.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • VGG & Associés' experience and expertise enables it to respond quickly to new problems and present solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • VGG & Associés' partners combine a great deal of legal expertise with an efficient and pragmatic approach to negotiations and to the conduct of the operations they carry out.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • VGG & Associés has a strong team and effective structures, allowing for an uncomplicated and very efficient setup for a transaction.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • VGG & Associés dispose d'une équipe solide et de structures efficaces, permettant une mise en place simple et très performante pour une transaction.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • L’expérience et l’expertise de VGG & Associés lui permettent de répondre rapidement aux nouveaux problèmes et de proposer des solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Pascale Girard
    Pascale Girard

    Pascale Girard

    Pascale Girard is widely recognised for her work advising French clients on a range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, investments and reorganisations.

    Pascale Girard est reconnue pour son travail de conseil aux clients français sur une grand nombre d’opérations corporate, notamment des acquisitions, des ventes, des investissements et des réorganisations.

    • Pascale Girard is very reactive, proactive, solution-oriented and provides alternatives. She is always very transparent throughout the process.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Whenever we have any question regarding M&A deals we call Pascale Girard and she is always really reactive. Her advice is really valuable for us.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Pascale Girard est très réactive, proactive, orientée solutions et propose des alternatives. Elle est toujours très transparente tout au long du processus.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Dès que nous avons une question concernant les opérations de M&A, nous appelons Pascale Girard et elle est toujours très réactive. Ses conseils nous sont très précieux.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance
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  • Frédéric Grillier
    Frédéric Grillier

    Frédéric Grillier

    Frédéric Grillier is adept at handling transactions across a range of sectors, including logistics and pharmaceutical.

    Frédéric Grillier possède une grande expertise dans la gestion des transactions dans divers secteurs, notamment la logistique et l'industrie pharmaceutique.

    • Frédéric Grillier is pragmatic, reactive and a real dealmaker.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Frédéric Grillier is a pragmatic negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • He has deep expertise.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Il possède une expertise approfondie.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance
    • Frédéric Grillier est pragmatique, réactif et un véritable négociateur.
      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Frédéric Grillier est un négociateur pragmatique.

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