Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Global Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Weil, Gotshal & Manges is skilled in a wide variety of matters in the corporate sphere including acquisitions, reorganisations and disposals. The law firm advises both buyers and sellers on a number of outbound transactions, also assisting public clients with acquisitions of foreign companies. The lawyers are well versed in a variety of sectors including TMT, retail, infrastructure, real estate and energy.
Work Highlights
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Alterea on its acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Woodeum.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"With Weil, it was very easy to get everything through even though it was a very complex deal."
"Weil really delivered for this transaction and I am satisfied with their work. The team are available and competent."
"The law firm was able to deal with a complex case in a context of significant pressure."
"With Weil, it was very easy to get everything through even though it was a very complex deal."
"Weil really delivered for this transaction and I am satisfied with their work. The team are available and competent."
"The law firm was able to deal with a complex case in a context of significant pressure."
Notable Practitioners
Claude Serra is a seasoned practitioner and routinely acts for major French corporates on M&A transactions.
Yannick Piette is noted for his expertise in strategic acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructurings. He assists a range of high-profile domestic clients from the energy, finance and retail sectors.
"Yannick Piette is very precise, understands the context very well and is at ease with the numbers and the commercial side. He is a fantastic lawyer to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
France