Headed by Noémie de Galembert, Galembert Avocats is a go-to firm for high-stakes governance and shareholders’ disputes in the private equity and private M&A sector, while the firm also acts in matters involving listed companies. Seen as an independent player, the practice is particularly sought after by private clients, CEOs, investors, family offices and family-controlled companies. The busy practice handles a steady amount of work, also dealing with post-M&A disputes and managing hard-fought and challenging cases involving top financial investors or cases linked to major companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Galembert Avocats has developed a unique expertise in corporate litigation. Its experience in this field, its knowledge and understanding of cases and power dynamics, and its ability to develop and implement a strategy are among the best in Paris.’
- ‘Noémie de Galembert is the mastermind behind this firm.'
- ‘The firm's strength lies primarily in Noémie de Galembert. Its niche approach also allows it to avoid the recurring conflicts of interest found in some larger organizations.’
- ‘Noémie de Galembert is very intelligent, experienced, very level-headed, efficient, and friendly.’
- ‘Availability, fairness, tenacity, listening skills.’
- ‘Business oriented and very hands on and strategically smart.’
Key clients
- Primonial Group (shareholders)
- Hivest Capital Partners
- Flowbird
- Groupe Domitys / AG2R La Mondiale
- Azimut’s founders and minority shareholders
- Zodiac and its majority shareholders (Hougou)
- Messier & Associés
- Siaci Saint Honoré
- Unilabs
- Wansquare
- Eurogroup Company
Work highlights
Representing 215 shareholders who hold 25% of the capital of Primonial Group in a dispute against the listed company Altarea in relation to the enforcement of a sale and investment agreement entered into by the parties on July 23, 2021.
Acted for the seller and ex-CEO of Ægide-Domitys in a post-acquisition dispute against AG2R La Mondiale.
Acting for Hivest Capital Partners in its claim to obtain the cancellation of the acquisition of one of its portfolio companies.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Noémie de Galembert