Linklaters advises a large range of clients, including leading French and international banks, insurers, and asset management firms, on financial services M&A deals, as well as contentious mandates. Its impressive combined regulatory and M&A capabilities particularly ensure the firm regularly handles some of the market’s most high-end deals. The team is also sought after to assist with drafting legal opinions and clients facing ACPR and ECB-led audits and disciplinary proceedings. The Paris-based team, which benefits from the firm's wider European network in London, Brussels, and Luxembourg, also features strong expertise in the asset management field. The highly regarded Marc Perrone co-heads the practice alongside Ngoc-Hong Ma.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very good level of expertise in financial markets.’
- ‘Marc Perrone is very proactive and competent in supporting the complex negotiations we have with our clients.’
- ‘Availability and expertise on innovative banking topics.’
- ‘Marc Perrone is highly recommended.’
- ‘Willingness to help and understand clients' situations.’
- ‘Patience and honest legal view provided.'
- 'Always willing to assist.'
- 'Good in maintaining client relationships.'
Key clients
- Credit Agricole Indosuez Wealth
- BNP Paribas Cardif
- CACEIS
- AXA IM Prime
- AXA IM Prime and Patria Investments
- SEB
- Allianz Direct
Work highlights
Advised the BNP Paribas Cardif on the financial regulation aspects of its €5.1bn acquisition of AXA Investment Managers, representing approximately €850bn in assets under management, and negotiation of long-term partnership for managing a large portion of AXA’s assets.
Advised AXA IM Prime and Patria Investments on the acquisition of a minority stake in Latour Capital.
Advised SEB and CACIB on facilitating the issuance of digital bonds recorded on a new blockchain network.
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Practice head
Marc Perrone; Ngoc-Hong Ma