Racine assists numerous SMEs as well as some larger French corporations, spanning various industries, including the healthcare, TMT and energy sectors, in their M&A deals. The firm regularly handles French law aspects of cross-border transactions and shows strength in related banking and finance topics. Jean-Christophe Beaury‘s practice extends to advice on strategic alliances, while Mélanie Coiraton is particularly experienced in the environmental and retail segments. Luc Pons, Maud Bakouche and Bruno Laffont are other names to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams with excellent responsiveness.
- 'Bruno Laffont is demanding, precise, and provides real-time support—a truly exceptional adviser.'
- ‘The team is very dedicated, professional, and also friendly.'
- ‘A dedicated, attentive and responsive team.’
- ‘Responsiveness, dynamism, and a very good understanding of clients' challenges. Proactive and pragmatic, the team is committed to tackling legal issues while maintaining a focus on successful negotiations.’
Key clients
- ABM Medical
- Group ACO
- Europa Group
- Philia Medical Editions
- Europa Group
- Mapstr
- Groupe Adeo
- Suez
- H2V
- SK Aviation B.V
- Healthcare Royalty Management (HCRx)
- Ipsilon
Work highlights
Advised H2V on the structuring of a partnership with German renewable hydrogen leader Hy2gen to form H4 Marseille Fos, an industrial-scale platform for the production of synthetic aviation fuel in Fos-sur-Mer, southern France.
Advised HealthCare Royalty Management on the negotiation and signing of a multimillion-euro royalty purchase agreement with Genfit.
Advised SUEZ, as part of its strategic partnership with the Renault Group, on the subscription of a 20% stake in The Future is Neutral, a Renault subsidiary specialising in the recycling of end-of-life vehicles.
Other key lawyers
Maud Bakouche; Jean-Christophe Beaury; Mélanie Coiraton; Luc Pons; Bruno Laffont