Olivier Thebault

Practice Areas

Olivier specialises on corporate and securities law. Olivier advises companies, shareholders and investors (including, public entities and investment funds) as well as underwriters on the full range of equity capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, rights offerings and other share capital increases, issuance of equity-linked securities (convertible bonds, exchangeable bonds, warrants) or block trades, as well as mergers, acquisitions and disposals. Olivier’s practice also includes capital markets-related regulatory advice and corporate governance matters.

Olivier regularly speaks at conferences and seminar organised by Allen & Overy or market associations.

Band 2

Chambers Global 2024 - (Capital Markets: Equity)

Band 3

Chambers Global/Europe 2023 - France (Capital Markets: Equity)

Olivier Thébault assists with rights issuances, convertible bond offerings and capital increases. He acts on behalf of banking syndicates and leading French corporates.

"What we really appreciate is that he is really hard-working and reliable, with a great sense of client service."

Chambers Global/Europe 2023 - France (Capital Markets: Equity)

Band 3

Chambers Global/Europe 2023 - France (Capital Markets: Debt)

Next Generation Partner

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - France (Capital Markets: Equity)

‘Olivier Thébault was indispensable in a transaction of high strategic intensity. He is able to adapt to multiple constraints and always delivers the most appropriate advice for each situation.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - France (Capital Markets: Equity)

Band 3

Chambers Global/Europe 2022 - France (Capital Markets: Equity)

"The 'fantastic' Olivier Thébault moves up the equity rankings this year. He assists with rights issuances, convertible bond offerings and recent COVID-19-related mandates, including capital increases."

Next Generation Partner

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - France (Capital Markets: Equity)

"Olivier Thébault is the benchmark partner. Excellent professional."

Rising Star Partner

IFLR 1000 2021 - France (Capital Markets: Equity)

Up and Coming

Chambers 2019 - France (Capital Markets: Equity)

"Olivier Thebault is highlighted for his 'excellent expertise in the market'.  He assists clients with IPOs, rights offerings and the issuance of convertible bonds. He acted for the underwriter syndicate on a EUR1.4 billion rights issue carried out by Amundi."