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White & Case LLP

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : France

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

White & Case is well equipped to handle cross-border matters thanks to a wide network of offices across the world. The law firm acts on a range of transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments. The team has particularly strong expertise in corporate issues involving the retail, energy and technology sectors. It offers additional expertise to clients from the healthcare, insurance and automotive industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Matmut on its acquisition of HSBC Assurances Vie, for a value of EUR925 million.

Strengths

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  • The White & Case lawyers are extremely relaxed, pragmatic and see the long-term view of the case.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The White & Case team has deep commercial understanding, is always available and provides excellent advice.

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  • White & Case has a multidisciplinary team that is able to handle any case, regardless of the subject or complexity.

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  • The lawyers have very strong commercial acumen.

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  • White & Case's strengths are its expertise and ability to deal with international issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hervé Pisani
    Hervé Pisani

    Hervé Pisani

    Hervé Pisani has a wealth of experience acting on strategic M&A. His client roster includes multinationals, financial institutions and state-owned companies. He joined White & Case in March 2026.

    • Hervé is one of the most well-known M&A lawyers in France. We call on him to find a solution to our problems.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • He displays great availability and responsiveness, clarity, consideration of our internal complexities and gives quality advice.

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  • Marc Petitier
    Marc Petitier

    Marc Petitier

    Marc Petitier is experienced in assisting French and international clients with strategic sales, mergers and acquisitions. He represents clients hailing from the retail, healthcare and energy sectors.

    • Marc is an exceptional lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Marc Petitier is an excellent lawyer and business partner.

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    • Marc Petitier is a partner with a lot of expertise, who is very pragmatic and always finds a suitable solution.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Marc Petitier is an excellent lawyer, who fully understands his clients' issues and who has very good technical skills.

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  • Hugues Mathez
    Hugues Mathez

    Hugues Mathez

    Hugues Mathez co-heads the corporate team and is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border M&A mandates, notably in the automotive and finance sectors.

    • Hugues Mathez is an excellent M&A practitioner.

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    • It is reassuring to work with Hugues Mathez.

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  • Guillaume Vallat
    Guillaume Vallat

    Guillaume Vallat

    Guillaume Vallat assists clients with strategic disposals, acquisitions and investments, notably in the telecommunications sector.

    • Guillaume Vallat is easy to deal with, he is really an inner circle, trusted adviser for us.

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