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Global CEO: Kate Barton
Global Chairman: Nick Park
Europe CEO: Wendela Raas
France Managing Partner: Pascal Schmitz
Number of lawyers: 12,500+ people including 5,900+ lawyers, crossover 80 countries
Firm Overview:
Dentons – global platform, Paris hub
Dentons is a global law firm present in more than eighty countries and over 160 offices. Its polycentric structure, with no single headquarters, allows each office to remain closely connected to its local market while benefiting from a common international platform.
TheParis officeis a key hub in Continental Europe. It acts for French and international clients on domestic matters and cross‑border mandates, often coordinating multi‑jurisdictional work with Dentons teams in London and across Europe.
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Paris – key practices
- Corporate / M&A and private equity
- Advice on public and private M&A, carve‑outs, auction processes, joint ventures and private equity transactions. The team regularly acts as lead counsel on cross‑border deals involving multiple Dentons offices.
- Banking and finance / capital market / restructuring
- Representation of banks, debt funds and borrowers in acquisition finance, leveraged and corporate lending, real estate finance, refinancings and restructurings, including distressed situations.
- Litigation, arbitration, investigation and compliance
- Assistance in commercial, corporate and financial disputes before French courts and in international arbitration, including post‑M&A and shareholder disputes, as well as investigations and compliance.
- Employment
- Support on day‑to‑day HR issues, collective bargaining, restructurings, transfers of undertakings and employment aspects of transactions.
- Competition / EU and regulatory
- Advice on merger control, cartels, vertical and horizontal agreements, abuse of dominance and compliance, and representation before the French Competition Authority and the European Commission.
- Tax
- Corporate tax support for M&A, financing, real estate and restructuring, as well as assistance in audits and tax disputes, often in coordination with Dentons’ international tax teams.
- Real estate
- Advice to investors, funds, developers and lenders on acquisitions and disposals, development projects, leasing and real estate financing, including portfolio and cross‑border transactions.
- Projects, energy and infrastructure / public law
- Support to sponsors, lenders and public entities on energy and infrastructure projects, concessions and PPPs, with a strong public‑law and regulatory component.
- IP / IT, data and commercial contracts
Assistance on trademarks and copyrights, IT and software contracts, outsourcing, e‑commerce and data protection (including GDPR), as well as IP / IT aspects of transactions.
Paris – priority sectors
- Consumer, retail and luxury– distribution and franchise networks, e‑commerce, IP and corporate work for consumer and luxury brands.
- Energy and infrastructure– transactions, projects and regulation in conventional and renewable energy and major infrastructure.
- Financial institutions– regulatory, transactional and contentious work for banks, insurers and other financial services providers.
- Government and public services - Advice to governments, public bodies, state‑owned entities and their private partners on legislation, public procurement, concessions, PPPs, infrastructure and regulatory matters, as well as public‑sector disputes.
- Industrials and manufacturing– M&A, commercial, regulatory and disputes work for industrial and manufacturing groups.
- Real estate and hospitality– full‑lifecycle advice for investors, funds, developers and operators on a wide range of asset classes.
This combination of practices and sector focus allows the Paris office to provide integrated support on complex matters in France and across Dentons’ global network.
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UK - Head office
Greater London
One Fleet Place , London, Greater London, UK, EC4M 7WS, London
France
Paris
5 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris, Paris, France, 75008, Paris
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Dentons advises ForteBank on Kazakhstan’s first international perpetual AT1 Eurobond issuance
Dentons has advised ForteBank JSC on its debut issuance of Rule 144A/Regulation S US$400 million 9.75% perpetual subordinated callable additional tier 1 notes. This was the first issuance of international perpetual AT1 instruments under Basel III standards by an issuer from Kazakhstan.
Dentons advises founders of Adastra on sale of majority stake to Carlyle
Dentons has advised the founders of Adastra Group SE on the sale of a majority stake in the group to global investment firm Carlyle. The deal will support Adastra in growing its data, cloud and AI offerings, as well as expanding its international presence via organic investments and targeted
Dentons advises bp on sale of Netherlands mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses to Catom
Dentons has advised bp on its agreement to sell its mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom. The sale is part of bp’s previously announced US$20 billion divestment programme and is expected to complete by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Dentons advises UniCredit on US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa
Dentons has advised UniCredit as documentation agent, bookrunner, mandated lead arranger, and underwriter on a US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa Trade Holding AG.
Kazakhstan's Supreme Court issuing first normative resolution on the Administrative Procedure Code
Following an analysis of judicial practice, the Supreme Court in Kazakhstan has published the first normative resolution on the Administrative Procedure Code which regulates the issuance and content of judicial decisions on administrative cases.
Dentons advises Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on US$60 million export financing to Molo Group
Dentons has advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), the Polish development bank, on a long-term investment loan of up to US$60 million granted to Molo Group, owned by the Słomiński family. The financing will be used to build a hotel complex with 251 rooms and suites in Turks and Caicos.
Dentons advises Miraltabank’s management company on launch of crypto fund in Luxembourg
Dentons has advised Spanish-headquartered Miralta Asset Management on the launch of the Miralta Crypto Fund, marking the first Spanish asset manager that has been authorized to manage a Luxembourg vehicle with direct investment in cryptocurrencies.
Dentons advises Dalloyau on sale out of insolvency to Potel & Chabot
Following the reorganization proceedings for Dalloyau Group, the Paris Commercial Court ruled on October 29, 2024, to approve the transfer plan of the businesses and assets of Dalloyau SAS, Dalloyau Boulogne, and Dalloyau Production to Potel & Chabot.
French businesses remain vulnerable to geopolitical market disruptions
A new survey on behalf of Dentons and DGA Group reveals that businesses in France are facing significant challenges from market disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions. While companies have implemented some risk mitigation measures, many remain underprepared in case of a major crisis.
Wendela Raas elected Europe CEO at Dentons
Dentons’ Europe Partners have elected Amsterdam-based partner Wendela Raas as the firm’s Europe CEO.
Dentons advises SOCAR on large new Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli non-associated gas deal
Dentons has advised the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic on an addendum to the production sharing agreement with bp, MOL, INPEX, Equinor, ExxonMobil, TPAO, ITOCHU and ONGC Videsh for development of the non-associated natural gas reservoirs in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli field.
Dentons advises Meyer Werft's promissory noteholders on financial restructuring
Dentons is representing the group of Meyer Werft's promissory noteholders as part of the shipbuilding company's financial restructuring.
Dentons advises Japan’s Yanmar Group on the acquisition of TEDOM
Dentons has advised Yanmar Group, a Japanese-headquartered global engine and machinery manufacturer, on its acquisition of TEDOM, a Czech-based energy engineering company, from Jet Investment fund.
Dentons appoints Roberto Lipari as Europe Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Dentons has appointed Rome-based partner Roberto Fabio Lipari as Head of the Europe Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. In his new role, he will be responsible for the strategy, leadership and management of the practice across 18 countries in Continental Europe and Central Asia.
Dentons advises Idealista on Cinven’s €2.9 billion acquisition from EQT
Global law firm Dentons has served as lead legal counsel to Idealista on Cinven’s acquisition of Idealista from its current owners including EQT, Apax and Oakley. The value of the transaction was €2.9 billion.
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
Dentons advises pbb and Helaba on €155 million refinancing of warehouse portfolio
Dentons has advised pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen on the €155 million refinancing of the European Logistics Investment (ELI) portfolio of 11 logistics parks in nine locations across Poland with a total GLA of over 335,000 sqm.
PDVSA and Repsol sign deal for development of La Ceiba and Tomoporro oil fields in Venezuela
Dentons Europe LLP has advised Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) on a transaction with Repsol Exploración, S.A. with regard to the expansion of Repsol’s oil production activities to the La Ceiba and Tomoporro oil fields.
Dentons advises mBank on financing of 20MW photovoltaic park in Poland
Dentons has advised mBank on credit facilities in the total amount of PLN 65.7 million (equivalent to €15.7 million) extended to JV partners Afcon Renewable Energy and EuroEnergy for the financing of the photovoltaic park in the Boguszyn precinct of southwestern Poland.
Dentons assists Profitroom in attracting new investor
Global law firm Dentons has advised the founders of Profitroom and cyber_Folks on the signing of a preliminary conditional agreement for the sale of a 65 percent stake in the company to MCI Capital.
Dentons advises Cero Generation on the sale of a Polish solar portfolio
Dentons has advised Cero Generation, a Macquarie Asset Management portfolio company operating on a stand-alone basis, on the sale of its controlled Polish photovoltaic portfolio with a total capacity of 80 MWp to GoldenPeaks Capital.
Dentons advises Ignitis Renewables on €82 million refinancing for the Pomerania Wind Farm in Poland
Dentons has advised Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o., a subsidiary of Ignitis Renewables, on facilities of €82 million for the refinancing of the Pomerania Wind Farm in Poland. The wind power project is located in the Pomeranian voivodship.
Dentons advises on PLN 1.57 billion financing for American Heart of Poland
Dentons has advised the American Heart of Poland (AHP) Group on PLN 1.57 billion (approximately €365 million) facilities to finance potential acquisitions and organic growth of AHP Group. It is the largest financing in the Polish healthcare sector with a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) component.
Dentons advises BNP Paribas Bank Polska on the financing of acquisitions in the IT sector
Dentons advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska on a PLN 150 million (approximately €35 million) financing to Software Mind Group, a dynamically growing software house with a strong position in the European and American markets.
Dentons advises EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group on financing photovoltaic projects
Dentons has advised EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group (Eiffel) on providing a bridge financing loan of €45 million to support the construction and operation of photovoltaic power plants by PL-SUN, a holding company incorporated in Poland.
Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski and EBRD on debt financing for approximately 70 MW of wind projects
Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski and EBRD on debt financing for approximately 70 MW of wind projects Dentons has advised PKO Bank Polski and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on providing debt financing for the construction of wind farms.
Dentons and Dentons Global Advisors launch Market Disruption Readiness solution
Global law firm Dentons and multidisciplinary advisory firm Dentons Global Advisors (“DGA”) have collaborated on the launch of an integrated Market Disruption Readiness solution to assist companies in mitigating the effect of geopolitical risk on their international business operations.
Dentons and Dentons Global Advisors launch Market Disruption Readiness solution
Global law firm Dentons and multidisciplinary advisory firm Dentons Global Advisors (“DGA”) have collaborated on the launch of an integrated Market Disruption Readiness solution to assist companies in mitigating the effect of geopolitical risk on their international business operations.
Dentons advises on PLN 335 million financing of the Nozdrzec wind farm
Dentons has advised Yevulei Shemesh Renewable Energy Group Ltd as sponsor on the PLN 335 million financing extended by mBank and EBRD for the construction and operation of a 48 MW onshore wind farm in south-eastern Poland.
Dentons advises P Capital Partners on a senior debt financing for a 167 MW of renewable energy
Dentons has advised P Capital Partners (PCP) on providing a Euro-denominated senior debt package to project companies controlled by SUSI Partners, a Swiss fund manager specializing in sustainable energy infrastructure investments, acting on behalf of the SUSI Energy Transition Fund (SETF).
Dentons advises ForteBank on Kazakhstan’s first international perpetual AT1 Eurobond issuance
Dentons has advised ForteBank JSC on its debut issuance of Rule 144A/Regulation S US$400 million 9.75% perpetual subordinated callable additional tier 1 notes. This was the first issuance of international perpetual AT1 instruments under Basel III standards by an issuer from Kazakhstan.
Dentons advises founders of Adastra on sale of majority stake to Carlyle
Dentons has advised the founders of Adastra Group SE on the sale of a majority stake in the group to global investment firm Carlyle. The deal will support Adastra in growing its data, cloud and AI offerings, as well as expanding its international presence via organic investments and targeted
Dentons advises bp on sale of Netherlands mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses to Catom
Dentons has advised bp on its agreement to sell its mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom. The sale is part of bp’s previously announced US$20 billion divestment programme and is expected to complete by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Dentons advises UniCredit on US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa
Dentons has advised UniCredit as documentation agent, bookrunner, mandated lead arranger, and underwriter on a US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa Trade Holding AG.
Kazakhstan's Supreme Court issuing first normative resolution on the Administrative Procedure Code
Following an analysis of judicial practice, the Supreme Court in Kazakhstan has published the first normative resolution on the Administrative Procedure Code which regulates the issuance and content of judicial decisions on administrative cases.
Dentons advises Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on US$60 million export financing to Molo Group
Dentons has advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), the Polish development bank, on a long-term investment loan of up to US$60 million granted to Molo Group, owned by the Słomiński family. The financing will be used to build a hotel complex with 251 rooms and suites in Turks and Caicos.
Dentons advises Miraltabank’s management company on launch of crypto fund in Luxembourg
Dentons has advised Spanish-headquartered Miralta Asset Management on the launch of the Miralta Crypto Fund, marking the first Spanish asset manager that has been authorized to manage a Luxembourg vehicle with direct investment in cryptocurrencies.
Dentons advises Dalloyau on sale out of insolvency to Potel & Chabot
Following the reorganization proceedings for Dalloyau Group, the Paris Commercial Court ruled on October 29, 2024, to approve the transfer plan of the businesses and assets of Dalloyau SAS, Dalloyau Boulogne, and Dalloyau Production to Potel & Chabot.
French businesses remain vulnerable to geopolitical market disruptions
A new survey on behalf of Dentons and DGA Group reveals that businesses in France are facing significant challenges from market disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions. While companies have implemented some risk mitigation measures, many remain underprepared in case of a major crisis.
Wendela Raas elected Europe CEO at Dentons
Dentons’ Europe Partners have elected Amsterdam-based partner Wendela Raas as the firm’s Europe CEO.
Dentons advises SOCAR on large new Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli non-associated gas deal
Dentons has advised the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic on an addendum to the production sharing agreement with bp, MOL, INPEX, Equinor, ExxonMobil, TPAO, ITOCHU and ONGC Videsh for development of the non-associated natural gas reservoirs in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli field.
Dentons advises Meyer Werft's promissory noteholders on financial restructuring
Dentons is representing the group of Meyer Werft's promissory noteholders as part of the shipbuilding company's financial restructuring.
Dentons advises Japan’s Yanmar Group on the acquisition of TEDOM
Dentons has advised Yanmar Group, a Japanese-headquartered global engine and machinery manufacturer, on its acquisition of TEDOM, a Czech-based energy engineering company, from Jet Investment fund.
Dentons appoints Roberto Lipari as Europe Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Dentons has appointed Rome-based partner Roberto Fabio Lipari as Head of the Europe Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. In his new role, he will be responsible for the strategy, leadership and management of the practice across 18 countries in Continental Europe and Central Asia.
Dentons advises Idealista on Cinven’s €2.9 billion acquisition from EQT
Global law firm Dentons has served as lead legal counsel to Idealista on Cinven’s acquisition of Idealista from its current owners including EQT, Apax and Oakley. The value of the transaction was €2.9 billion.
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
Dentons advises pbb and Helaba on €155 million refinancing of warehouse portfolio
Dentons has advised pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen on the €155 million refinancing of the European Logistics Investment (ELI) portfolio of 11 logistics parks in nine locations across Poland with a total GLA of over 335,000 sqm.
PDVSA and Repsol sign deal for development of La Ceiba and Tomoporro oil fields in Venezuela
Dentons Europe LLP has advised Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) on a transaction with Repsol Exploración, S.A. with regard to the expansion of Repsol’s oil production activities to the La Ceiba and Tomoporro oil fields.
Dentons advises mBank on financing of 20MW photovoltaic park in Poland
Dentons has advised mBank on credit facilities in the total amount of PLN 65.7 million (equivalent to €15.7 million) extended to JV partners Afcon Renewable Energy and EuroEnergy for the financing of the photovoltaic park in the Boguszyn precinct of southwestern Poland.
Dentons assists Profitroom in attracting new investor
Global law firm Dentons has advised the founders of Profitroom and cyber_Folks on the signing of a preliminary conditional agreement for the sale of a 65 percent stake in the company to MCI Capital.
Dentons advises Cero Generation on the sale of a Polish solar portfolio
Dentons has advised Cero Generation, a Macquarie Asset Management portfolio company operating on a stand-alone basis, on the sale of its controlled Polish photovoltaic portfolio with a total capacity of 80 MWp to GoldenPeaks Capital.
Dentons advises Ignitis Renewables on €82 million refinancing for the Pomerania Wind Farm in Poland
Dentons has advised Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o., a subsidiary of Ignitis Renewables, on facilities of €82 million for the refinancing of the Pomerania Wind Farm in Poland. The wind power project is located in the Pomeranian voivodship.
Dentons advises on PLN 1.57 billion financing for American Heart of Poland
Dentons has advised the American Heart of Poland (AHP) Group on PLN 1.57 billion (approximately €365 million) facilities to finance potential acquisitions and organic growth of AHP Group. It is the largest financing in the Polish healthcare sector with a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) component.
Dentons advises BNP Paribas Bank Polska on the financing of acquisitions in the IT sector
Dentons advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska on a PLN 150 million (approximately €35 million) financing to Software Mind Group, a dynamically growing software house with a strong position in the European and American markets.
Dentons advises EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group on financing photovoltaic projects
Dentons has advised EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group (Eiffel) on providing a bridge financing loan of €45 million to support the construction and operation of photovoltaic power plants by PL-SUN, a holding company incorporated in Poland.
Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski and EBRD on debt financing for approximately 70 MW of wind projects
Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski and EBRD on debt financing for approximately 70 MW of wind projects Dentons has advised PKO Bank Polski and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on providing debt financing for the construction of wind farms.
Dentons and Dentons Global Advisors launch Market Disruption Readiness solution
Global law firm Dentons and multidisciplinary advisory firm Dentons Global Advisors (“DGA”) have collaborated on the launch of an integrated Market Disruption Readiness solution to assist companies in mitigating the effect of geopolitical risk on their international business operations.
Dentons and Dentons Global Advisors launch Market Disruption Readiness solution
Global law firm Dentons and multidisciplinary advisory firm Dentons Global Advisors (“DGA”) have collaborated on the launch of an integrated Market Disruption Readiness solution to assist companies in mitigating the effect of geopolitical risk on their international business operations.
Dentons advises on PLN 335 million financing of the Nozdrzec wind farm
Dentons has advised Yevulei Shemesh Renewable Energy Group Ltd as sponsor on the PLN 335 million financing extended by mBank and EBRD for the construction and operation of a 48 MW onshore wind farm in south-eastern Poland.
Dentons advises P Capital Partners on a senior debt financing for a 167 MW of renewable energy
Dentons has advised P Capital Partners (PCP) on providing a Euro-denominated senior debt package to project companies controlled by SUSI Partners, a Swiss fund manager specializing in sustainable energy infrastructure investments, acting on behalf of the SUSI Energy Transition Fund (SETF).