Chaired by Annie Maudouit-Ridde, Winston & Strawn LLP's Parisian practice shows excellent expertise advising on mid-cap deals, including complex transactions. Mainly assisting issuers, including fintech and tech companies, the Parisian team also stands out for its solid track record advising on SPAC transactions, while its ability to rely on the firm’s US and international platform is also a key asset for cross-border transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team demonstrates great commitment and professionally defends the interests of clients.’
- ‘Annie Maudouit-Ridde is committed and very persevering.’
- ‘A strong Capital Markets and M&A team in Paris. Annie Maudouit-Ridde and her team provide excellent client service.'
- ‘Annie Maudouit-Ridde has good commercial common sense. Her technical arguments are always on point and direct.'
- ‘Annie Mauduit-Ridde is a brilliant lawyer, with a commercial approach and who knows the issues of financial products and markets.’
- ‘Annie Mauduit-Ridde has a good knowledge of securities law.'
Key clients
- Aubay
- Aurel BGC
- Cantor Fitzgerald
- Digital Virgo
- Drone Volt
- GECI International
- Invest Securities
- Montbleu Finance
- Portzamparc
- Roth Mions
- TP ICAP
- Transition Evergreen
Work highlights
Advised Osmosun and the placing agents Portzamparc and TP ICAP on Osmosun’s initial public offering on Euronext Growth.
Advised Smart Good Things Holding on its listing on Euronext Access + Paris, followed a few months later by a strategic equity investment by group Casino.
Advised Digital Virgo Group, a French FinTech, on its contemplated business combination with Goal Acquisitions Corp., a U.S. SPAC, and its reverse IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jérôme Herbet; Annie Maudouit-Ridde