Bredin Prat’s practice boasts 'genuine business acumen', and is led by the highly experienced Olivier Saba, who assists issuers and investors with mid to large share capital increases and share transactions pertaining to France’s leading companies, while also handling public M&A work. Douceline Chabord also significantly contributes to the department.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ability to anticipate needs and difficulties, combined with genuine business acumen by integrating the client's concerns without judgement to consider trade-offs, legal security, and speed of execution.'
- 'They are dedicated to serving the client.'
Key clients
- Eutelsat DSM-Firmenich Iris Financial Bpifrance Investissement Fnac-Darty EuroApi
Work highlights
Advising Eutelsat, a leader in the French satellite operator market, on its capital increase project for an amount of €1.5bn.
Advised Iris Financial, a Euronext Amsterdam-listed special purpose acquisition company focused on the financial services sector, on its combination with Younited, a leading European credit institution and the foremost provider of instant credit in Europe.
Advised Bpifrance Investissement on Alstom’s share capital increase with preferential subscription rights of approximately €1bn, the final step in its deleveraging plan.
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Practice head
Olivier Saba
Other key lawyers
Douceline Chabord