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Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP

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France

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M&A: large to mid-market deals (above €100m) 

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP‘s team is particularly adept at handling large private equity, cross-border (North America, Europe, Asia, Africa) and strategic M&A infrastructure deals, notably in the telecoms segment. The practice has a strong follow-up among PE infrastructure funds as well as among a number of large French corporations from various sectors. Showcasing excellent private M&A expertise, the team also regularly handles large and strategic transactions in the technology, consulting, consumer goods, insurance and healthcare sectors. The team is co-led by Xavier Doumen and Stéphane Huten. Matthieu Grollemund left the firm in February 2026.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Extensive experience, diverse, creative and available’.
  • ‘Stéphane Huten: calm, pragmatic, creative, available, stable, strategic.’
  • ‘The team is highly committed, proactive, attentive, and focused on client relationships. The firm works with the client to define the best approach, ensuring optimal handling while minimizing associated costs.’
  • ‘Xavier Doumen is calm and composed with extensive experience in M&A. He listens to his clients and proposes the most suitable solutions.’
  • ‘The team stands out for its ability to combine top-level M&A expertise with a remarkably pragmatic approach to serving its clients. This team constantly strives to meet client needs by offering innovative ways of working and embracing agile collaboration methods.’
  • ‘Xavier Doumen shows exceptional professionalism, ability to offer clients pragmatic solutions to complex issues and situations, while his attentive listening skills are remarkable. He demonstrates a rare talent: the ability to work seamlessly with operational teams.’

Key clients

  • TDF
  • NewWave
  • TowerBrook Capital Partners
  • Sonio
  • DHL
  • Ascometal
  • Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF and Munich Re
  • Pôle Léonard de Vinci
  • Coexya
  • Bureau Veritas
  • Virbac
  • CDC

Work highlights

Advised digital network and infrastructure operator TDF on the sale of its FIBRE business to infrastructure fund manager DIF Capital Partners.
Advised Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF and Munich Re on the acquisition 100% of Cellnex’s business in Austria.
Advised Bureau Veritas on the sale of its food testing business in North America, LATAM, Africa and Asia Pacific to Mérieux NutriSciences for an Enterprise Value of  €360m and proceeds of approximately €290m.

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Practice head

Xavier Doumen; Stéphane Huten