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Corporate M&A

ADVANT Altana

Paris, France
+33 (0)1 79 97 93 00
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Deals

  • Advising the German discount distribution leader ALDI on the € 735m acquisition of LEADER PRICE in France from CASINO, i.e. the acquisition of approximately 600 stores, as well as warehouses, etc.
  • Advised Cegid for the acquisition of ACA SOFTWARE, a company which offers flow management solutions in SaaS mode.
  • Advised the group RENAULT on a joint venture with a specialist in electric mobility and solar energy to create MOBILIZE which will provide turnkey recharging solutions to help companies developing their fleets of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Team Services

ADVANT Altana’s M&A team handles complex and innovative domestic as well as cross-border M&A transactions.

We deliver strategic, tactical and technical advice to French and international companies of all sizes, whether listed or private, in their investment, growth and restructuring strategies.

Our areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum and include:

  • Domestic and multi-jurisdictional M&A,
  • Take-over bids,
  •  Joint-Ventures and strategic partnerships,
  • Corporate reorganization,
  • Spin-offs / Carve-outs,
  • Corporate governance,
  • Post-acquisition litigation.

The M&A team is featured in Décideurs (“Excellent” in transactions from €75M to €500M) and Legal 500. In October 2019, it was awarded, for the seventh year in a row, a 4-star ranking for M&A transactions up to €200M by Option Finance / Option Droit & Affaires.

Testimonials

Extremely professional and involved team with great human qualities and understanding, client-oriented and able to adapt to changing situations and environments, imaginative and flexible.’

They are covering a large scope of services in a small team, so the time spent on a dossier can be significantly reduced, they are great people and client-focused.’

An efficient and complementary pair between Jean-Nicolas Soret and his associates.’

Jean-Nicolas Soret is a brilliant above average lawyer, but I also appreciate his pragmatism and ability to complete the transaction. A real business and relational sensitivity not so common in the profession!’

Jean-Nicolas Soret has excellent technical skills. His approach to negotiation resulted in an agreement being reached quickly. In short: pragmatic, friendly and professional quality.’

‘Excellent support in M&A project by Bruno Nogueiro and Geraldine Malfait. Very hands-on advice. Highly responsive and deal-driven.’

AEMA (MACIF + AESIO)

AG2R LA MONDIALE

ALDI

A MEDIUM CORPORATION

CEGID

EURAPHARMA (CFAO group)

EUREDEN

GROUPAMA

LA POSTE GROUP

LIMAGRAIN

OHM GAMES

PUIG

RENAULT

TUI

TUTELAIRE/ APRIL

MUTARES

Awards and Recognition

LEGAL 500 EMEA 2022

Mergers & Acquisitions - Tier 4