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Charles de Reals

Global 2026

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

France

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Charles de Reals is a partner in the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions team in Paris.

He advises on complex M&A transactions. His practice is broad, covering both private equity and public m&a. He is recognised as an expert in corporate governance and stock market regulation on which Charles advises numerous large issuers.

Private equity transactions (2024):

sale of Harvest by Five Arrows

sale of Albingia by Eurazeo

Investment of Samsung Life Insurance in Meridiam

Public m&a (2024)

Investment of ArcelorMittal in Vallourec

Combination of of Younited and Iris Financial (SPAC)

Industrial transactions (2024)

Sale by Beneteau of its Bio Habitat business to Trigano

Sale par Bonduelle of its fresh business

Prior to joining Gide, Charles practised with leading US and French law firms, including Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, Sullivan & Cromwell and Bompoint. He was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2010.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

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

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Charles de Reals assists domestic and international clients with a range of matters, including acquisitions, sales and restructurings. He regularly represents clients hailing from the TMT and transportation industries. He joined Darrois in March 2026.

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Strengths

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Charles de Real is extremely strong at coordinating a number of different workstreams.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
Charles knows his subject well and is a calm and patient lawyer.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
I am always very satisfied wih Charles de Reals' perfect combination of technicality, responsiveness, availability and excellent interpersonal skills.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
Charles de Reals is thorough, responsive, gives good advice and listens. His expertise is appreciated in corporate, M&A and securities law.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide