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