Patrick Tardivy

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

France

5 Years Ranked

Band 4

Private Equity: High-end Capability

France

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

About

Provided by Patrick Tardivy

France

Practice Areas

Patrick Tardivy, co-chair our global M&A and Private Equity practice group is also co-office leader of the Paris office.

Patrick Tardivy advises French and international companies and investors on all aspects of corporate law in the context of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, reorganizations, including business carveouts and strategic alliances.

Patrick is particularly active in the energy and infrastructure fields as well as the Tech sectors, working alongside investment funds, French and foreign groups, on both domestic and cross border transactions. Patrick also has solid experience in M&A projects with a focus in the real estate sector where he acts as lead counsel on high-profile transactions.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Patrick Tardivy assists with sales and acquisitions across the energy, infrastructure and healthcare sectors. He joined Clifford Chance in April 2026.

Editorial individuel

Patrick Tardivy conseille sur des ventes et acquisitions dans les secteurs de l’énergie, des infrastructures et de la santé. Il a rejoint Clifford Chance en Avril 2026.

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Private Equity: High-end Capability - France

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Patrick Tardivy is frequently instructed by infrastructure-focused private equity clients to advise on high-value acquisitions and investments.

Editorial individuel

Patrick Tardivy est fréquemment sollicité par des clients de private equity spécialisés dans les infrastructures pour conseiller sur des acquisitions et investissements de haute valeur.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I think Patrick Tardivy is amazing, he defends our interests and wants to find a good solution for the deal.

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

Patrick Tardivy is more than just an adviser, he is a partner.

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

Patrick really understands the commercial stakes, gives amazing advice, goes beyond the legal aspects of things and is good in negotiations.

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

Patrick Tardivy is a great support, his wide experience allows us to make decisions with major impacts on the company and his availability is extraordinary.

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

Je trouve Patrick Tardivy formidable, il défend nos intérêts et et cherche activement une solution optimale pour le deal.

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

Patrick comprend parfaitement les enjeux commerciaux, donne d'excellents conseils, va au-delà des aspects juridiques et est un bon négociateur.

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

Patrick Tardivy est plus qu'un simple conseiller, c'est un partenaire.

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

Patrick Tardivy est un soutien précieux; sa vaste expérience nous permet de prendre des décisions ayant un impact majeur sur l’entreprise et sa disponibilité est extraordinaire.

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

Patrick is an excellent infrastructure lawyer.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Patrick Tardivy has an excellent knowledge of the infrastructure sector and the ability to anticipate difficult negotiation points.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Patrick Tardivy a une excellente connaissance du secteur des infrastructures et la capacité d'anticiper les points de négociation difficiles.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Patrick est un excellent avocat spécialisé dans les infrastructures.