Baker McKenzie has a strong following among France’s leading companies, notably active in the IT, defense, luxury goods and banking fields, with the firm advising on mid to large cap private M&A transactions, including outbound deals. The firm also stands out for its ability to manage cross-border transactions, including large carve-out and spin-off deals occurring across several countries and continents. The team is led by Hugo Sanchez de la Espada and includes the excellent Stéphane Davin and Alain Sauty de Chalon. Antoine Caillard also deserves a mention.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Baker's multidisciplinary approach is a key distinguishing feature. Lawyers work collaboratively across different practice areas (M&A, competition, tax, etc.), enabling them to offer comprehensive and integrated legal solutions to clients' complex issues.'
- ‘Stéphane Davin (Partner): A true strategist with a remarkable global vision, he quickly identifies the critical issues of a transaction. His business-oriented approach and availability make him a trusted advisor for decision-makers. Antoine Caillard is an exceptional technician. He combines legal rigour with pragmatism. His in-depth mastery of complex cases and his ability to simplify even the most technical legal concepts are major assets. He ensures effective coordination between the various stakeholders and guarantees meticulous project monitoring.'
- ‘Expertise, attentiveness, availability, responsiveness, creativity’.
- ‘A highly available and expert team, pragmatic, with an international network.’
- 'Stéphane Davin is extremely available to his clients and always finds a solution.’
- ‘Ability to mobilise large teams as needed, both in France and worldwide.’
Key clients
- Accor
- Criteo
- Fairfax
- Tikehau
- Crédit Agricole Santé & Territoires
- Adient
- Airbus
- Atos
- BNP Paribas
- Casino
- Claranova
- Crédit Agricole
Work highlights
Assisted Atos on exclusive negotiations with Alten for the sale of Worldgrid.
Advised Thales on the sale of its GTS business to Hitachi Rail.
Advised Crédit Agricole Santé & Territoires on the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of Petits-fils from Clariane.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Hugo Sanchez De La Espada
Other key lawyers
Stéphane Davin; Alain Sauty de Chalon; Antoine Caillard