Headed by regulatory and public law expert Henri Savoie, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier’s practice is a go-to for managing financial regulatory issues related to large and cross-border M&A transactions conducted by the firm in the banking, insurance, and asset management sectors. With a strong and prominent client base of banks, the practice also offers guidance on governance and other regulatory requirements, as well as support in dealing with regulators. Guillaume Griffart also provides key support to clients in the regulatory arena.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very professional and highly competent team.’
- 'Guillaume Griffart is an outstanding professional and a pleasure to work with.’
- 'They have the capacity to handle cross-border transactions seamlessly with their pragmatic, efficient approach and quick grasp of local market specificities.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable team with an exceptional track record of advising on complex public M&A deals.'
- ‘We work with Henri Savoie and Guillaume Griffart. They are both excellent lawyers and very responsive.’
- ‘Henri Savoy is creative and always capable to find viable solutions. His cultural open-mindedness and availability to understand other systems allows him and his team to work very effectively on cross-border transactions.’
Key clients
- BPCE
- Natixis
- Société Générale
- Generali
- Wendel
- Fédération nationale du Crédit Agricole
- Crédit Agricole SA
- Caisse des dépôts et consignations
- CA Personal Finance and Mobility
- Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
- AnaCap
- Milleis
Work highlights
Advised BPCE on the acquisition of novobanco, Portugal’s fourth-largest bank.
Advising Generali on the creation of a joint venture with BPCE to combine their respective asset management operations.
Advising AnaCap on its entry into exclusive negotiations with LCL and Crédit Agricole Assurances for the sale of Milleis.
Practice head
Henri Savoie
Other key lawyers
Guillaume Griffart