Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Global Guide 2024 : France
Band 4
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Chambers Review
Willkie Farr & Gallagher regularly advises well-known corporates from the transportation, natural resources and TMT industries. The team handles a wide range of mandates including disposals, mergers, divestments and acquisitions. The law firm is experienced in international and cross-border processes, especially those involving the USA. Its client base comprises privately owned and publicly listed corporates as well as financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Lagardère Travel Retail on its acquisition of Marché International.
Strengths
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"The team works together seamlessly so everyone knows all the details and any of the lawyers can take the lead at any moment."
"The Willkie team had insight and intelligence in every aspect of the deal, often resolving complex issues on our behalf. The team were highly aware of all aspects of the deal and the negotiations, working in our best interest in each case."
"Willkie are focused on delivering the best outcome."
"The Willkie team have always been very helpful, easygoing, very smart and capable, managing all the complex issues of the deals."
"The team works together seamlessly so everyone knows all the details and any of the lawyers can take the lead at any moment."
"The Willkie team had insight and intelligence in every aspect of the deal, often resolving complex issues on our behalf. The team were highly aware of all aspects of the deal and the negotiations, working in our best interest in each case."
"Willkie are focused on delivering the best outcome."
"The Willkie team have always been very helpful, easygoing, very smart and capable, managing all the complex issues of the deals."
Notable Practitioners
Fabrice Veverka advises both domestic and international clients on a range of M&A mandates, including joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments. He demonstrates strong knowledge in a range of sectors, including finance and transportation.
"Fabrice Veverka is very commercial, strategic and financially savvy."
"Fabrice Veverka is very smart, a hard worker and knows how to do litigation too, which is useful."
Daniel Hurstel acts for corporates and financial institutions on M&A transactions, notably in the logistics and transportation sectors. He is adept at handling cross-border transactions.
Eduardo Fernandez advises on cross-border sales and acquisitions. He is active across the technology and food industries.
"Eduardo Fernandez is intelligent, insightful and very relatable. He is the best deal attorney with whom I have worked."
"Eduardo Fernandez is the partner you want by your side."
"He is really easy to work with but also pretty technical and knows the market very well."
Ranked Lawyers at
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
France