De Pardieu Brocas Maffei assists a varied client base of real estate funds, major insurance companies, and various financial institutions with ACPR, AMF, and other financial compliance requirements and investigations, while also advising clients facing restructuring situations. Additionally, the team provides support in handling regulatory aspects linked to M&A transactions in the asset management and financial spaces, including working on pan-European deals. Corentin Coatalem and Paul Talbourdet lead the practice, and Côme Chaine and Alice Gaillard are also key names within the team.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Alice Gaillard has a very thorough knowledge of stock market issues, and her experience within the AMF is a great asset for understanding the practices of the authorities.’
- ‘They have a very good knowledge of banking laws, but also an understanding of the regulatory landscape and the regulator's stance on matters. They are extremely hard-working, always accessible and work very well together, so other members are always informed about separate discussions.’
- ‘Côme Chaine is an exceptional lawyer, delivering on time, and providing good balance advice between theory and practice.’
- ‘De Pardieu's regulatory team stands out for its rare combination of in-depth technical expertise, responsiveness, and pragmatism in supporting its clients.’
- ‘Côme Chaine stands out as one of the leading figures in regulatory law in France. His mastery of financial and regulatory issues, combined with a keen understanding of the expectations of supervisory authorities and the economic imperatives of clients, makes him an indispensable adviser.'
- 'Côme Chaine blends technical rigour, strategic vision, and operational pragmatism, offering solutions that are both secure and tailored to the specific needs of businesses.’
Key clients
- LCL
Work highlights
Advising LCL on the acquisition of the banking and insurance group Milleis.
Represented an insurance group and asset management company before the European Court of Human Rights, the French Council of State, and the Court of Appeal against the decision of the Enforcement Committee of the AMF, which sanctioned them for a lack of independence regarding the involvement of their main investor and for having acted in concert regarding a public offer.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Corentin Coatalem; Paul Talbourdet
Other key lawyers
Côme Chaine; Alice Gaillard