Vivien & Associés Vivien & Associés has a large partner team that assists many SMEs as well as prominent large French companies and family-led groups undertaking small to mid-cap transactions. The firm handles a steady amount of work and is able to manage complex and strategic transactions. Judith Fargeot , Julien Koch, as well as Emmanuel Chauvet , Julie Tchaglass and Alexandra Arnould, who joined in 2025 from EY Société d'Avocats, are key names within the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very responsive team with genuine expertise in M&A transactions and all their components. Excellent deal management and, above all, very good follow-up throughout the entire process.’
- ‘Exceptional availability and responsiveness. Great ability to understand the client's specific needs/constraints and to adopt tailor-made solutions/structures.’
- ‘Judith Fargeot: versatility, availability, and situational awareness.’
- ‘Julien Koch is a particularly astute lawyer in complex negotiations, possessing exceptional interpersonal skills. He is instrumental in securing our transactions while maintaining our company's strategic focus and operational interests. His remarkable availability is also highly valued in our sector. He brings a comprehensive and strategic perspective thanks to his in-depth knowledge of our industry.’
- ‘Alexandra Arnould: responsive, pragmatic, attentive, and has a warm personality.'
- ‘Nicolas Vivien: available, a true expert, surrounded by top-quality professionals.’
Key clients
- Akuo Energy
- Arthur World - Satisfaction
- BVA
- Cromology
- CT Ingenieros
- Dassault Systèmes
- Docaposte
- Engie
- Groupe Proxiteam
- Infopro Digital
- InVivo
- LVMH / Moët Hennessy
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of the BVA Family in the sale of the BVA Group to Ipsos
Advised Moulins Soufflet (InVivo Group) in the sale of AIT (Agro Ingredients Technology) to Lallemand.
Advised PSB Industries in the takeover of the Spanish company Quadpack Industries.
Lawyers
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Other key lawyers
Nicolas Vivien; Judith Fargeot; Emmanuel Chauvet; Laetitia Amzallag; Jacques Epstein; Julien Koch; Julie Tchaglass; Alexandra Arnould