Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market | France

De Gaulle Fleurance is highly active in corporate matters, including investments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. The team acts on the buy and sell sides of domestic and cross-border transactions. The lawyers have experience advising clients from the TMT, food and drink, and renewable energy sectors.

Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats is a well-reputed French firm advising clients on both inbound and outbound M&A transactions. The team handles a range of mandates, including joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The law firm offers broad-ranging sector expertise, with a strong footprint in the TMT and healthcare sectors.

Racine moves up to the highest band due to its activity in the market. The firm boasts a large domestic team with experience in a broad range of corporate mandates, including mergers, takeover bids and joint venture agreements. The team also handles cross-border sales and acquisitions. The lawyers are active across the TMT, transportation and infrastructure industries.

Sekri Valentin Zerrouk is a standout practice for mid-market M&A work, frequently assisting clients with buyouts and sales. The team assists French companies with both domestic and international transactions. The law firm is active across the IT, retail and hospitality sectors.

Vivien & Associés is a leading mid-market practice advising clients on acquisitions and disposals, with further activity on restructuring matters, carve-outs and strategic partnerships. The team assists domestic and international clients with the acquisition of French companies. The law firm boasts expertise in a multitude of sectors, with particular highlights in energy, technology and aviation.

Delsol Avocats is active assisting clients with transactions in the TMT, real estate and sport sectors. The law firm's expertise encompasses advice to international clients on investments in domestic companies and M&A transactions. The team also represents French clients in cross-border operations, especially in European jurisdictions.

FTPA is recognised for its lawyers' expertise in corporate matters, routinely assisting international clients with transactions in France. The team frequently advises buyers and sellers, as well as handling reorganisations, strategic investments and joint ventures. The clients benefit from the lawyers' close collaboration with the firm's tax, IP and employment teams.

UGGC Avocats is noted for its expertise in mid-market corporate transactions in France. The team acts on acquisitions and sales, as well as joint ventures, carve-outs, corporate reorganisations and mergers. It equally maintains the ability to represent both investment firms and corporates in cross-border mandates.

Veil Jourde houses a deep bench of established lawyers who are sought out by clients for assistance with M&A transactions and corporate restructuring mandates. The practice additionally covers the establishment of strategic partnerships and joint ventures, as well as general corporate advisory work.

Alerion Avocats is a solid team well versed in assisting both listed and non-listed companies with corporate transactions. The team boasts an enviable client list made up of domestic companies operating in the TMT, automotive and healthcare sectors. It can adeptly handle acquisitions and disposals, with further strength in the establishment of joint ventures and mergers.

Almain has a well-recognised practice advising clients on sales, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. The lawyers are also knowledgeable in IPOs and joint ventures. The firm is well versed in assisting both listed and non-listed companies.

BCTG Avocats acts for both buyers and sellers, and advises on domestic and cross-border mandates. The team is particularly popular with clients from the energy sector. The lawyers handle acquisitions, sales, corporate reorganisations, strategic investments and joint venture exits as well as incorporations.

BG2V is notably active representing French clients in acquisitions and corporate mandates. The team also assists with outbound transactions and has additional experience handling joint ventures, mergers and divestments. The practice boasts particular strength in the technology and media sectors. The lawyers work in collaboration with the firm's tax and employment teams to provide support to clients.

Bird & Bird is sought after by clients in the life sciences, energy, media and technology sectors. The law firm is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border transactions as well as joint ventures. Share and asset purchase agreements and reorganisations also fall within the firm’s offering.

Franklin houses a strong team able to advise clients on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. The team possesses expertise in handling domestic and cross-border LBO transactions. Its clients hail from the healthcare, technology, financial services and real estate sectors.

Gate Avocats is recognised for its capabilities advising clients on mergers and acquisitions. The team is experienced in corporate governance, contracts and distressed M&A transactions. Its clientele comprises players from the financial, transportation and real estate sectors.

Hoche Avocats demonstrates experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions. The firm has a robust group adept at handling a variety of matters including capital market transactions and corporate reorganisations. 

LPA Law is a renowned French law firm handling both public and private M&A transactions. The team is at its most visible in the pharmaceutical, technology and energy sectors and assists with acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic investments. The law firm's network of offices abroad allows the lawyers to advise on cross-border operations.

VOLT Associés demonstrates experience advising companies and its shareholders on M&A transactions, with additional experience in joint ventures. The lawyers are able to collaborate with partners from other teams including tax to support clients.