With a team based in Paris and Lyon, Delsol Avocats is particularly suited to SMEs, private and family shareholders, while also being equipped to advise larger companies, including US and international clients. The firm offers established experience in various industries such as IT, media, retail and energy, with key names within the team including Henri-Louis Delsol, whose broad practice extends to advice on stock-market transactions and transatlantic deals, Emmanuel Kaeppelin, who is adept at acquisition audits and equity financings, Philippe Malikian, whose workload encompasses distressed M&A deals, and capital markets expert Pierre Gougé, a port of call for publicly listed companies.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Henri-Louis Delsol was truly invested in our matter. He did a remarkable job protecting us. He gave us sound advice.’
  • ‘The team was available, responsive, and able to offer suitable solutions.’
  • ‘Philippe Malikian proved to be particularly available and proactive in resolving deadlock situations during negotiations.’
  • ‘Philippe Malikian and Sarah Dieudonné are two very professional, responsive and solution-oriented lawyers.’
  • ‘Philippe Malikian is a smart M&A lawyer easy to work with. He thinks and acts quickly with a focus on getting the deal done.’
  • ‘A very pragmatic and efficient team, excellent communication.’

Key clients

  • ALIXE / BM INVEST
  • ARKOLIA
  • AUBAY
  • CAP VERT
  • DATAFUSION SYSTEMS
  • DOMINO RH
  • EBRA
  • FRAMATOME
  • LAWRENCE ROSEN LLC
  • LSDH
  • MATISSE VENTURE

Work highlights

Advised Ebra Events on the acquisition of three salons belonging to a subsidiary of the group Les Echos-Le Parisien.
Advised Lawrence Rosen LLC on the acquisition of a significant stake in Lexibook.
Advised Cap Vert, an Ambienta (European environmental sustainability investor) portfolio company, on the acquisition of N2B Arrosage.
Other key lawyers

Séverine Bravard; Henri-Louis Delsol; Philippe Dumez; Pierre Gougé; Emmanuel Kaeppelin; Philippe Malikian

L500 | Delsol Avocats > M&A: smaller deals (below €100m) > France | Legal 500 law firm profiles