ADVANT Altana has solid resources in Paris in addition to being able to draw on its international network to handle cross-border deals, with the team's client base including domestic and international companies as well as PE funds. Operating across a range of industries, including engineering, IT and healthcare, the team has a particularly strong presence in the insurance field. Co-heading the practice, Gilles Gaillard and Jean-Nicolas Soret excel in cross-border transactions, with Soret focusing on private M&A and Gaillard being a port of call for clients from regulated sectors. Other names to note include Fabien Pouchot and Géraldine Malfait.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Bruno Nogueiro is an excellent legal professional. He adapts well to situations and remains very pleasant and consistent. He also stands out for his approachable manner and his pedagogical approach’‘Exceptionally responsive 24/7 including during the traditionally “closed” summer months in France.’'Bruno Nogueiro is always available, attentive to details and proactive. He also has a great ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.'
- 'Flexible team capable of adapting to large corporations and SMEs. Highly proactive and creative in finding solutions to complex situations. Excellent working atmosphere.'
- 'Jean-Nicolas Soret is a deal maker, who gets to the point, and shows creativity, impeccable client service, human intelligence and situational awareness.'
- 'The team shows innovation, particularly in its way of collaborating and its diversity.'
- 'Gilles Gaillard demonstrates great professionalism combined with extensive expertise and an exceptional ability to adapt and engage alongside his clients.'
- ‘A serious and dynamic team capable of proposing adapted and innovative solutions. Quality work.’
Key clients
- AEMA
- AG2R LA MONDIALE
- AIR FRANCE
- ALBIOMA
- ALDI
- AMPHENOL
- AMPLITUDE
- ANETT
- APPLUS
- ARTELIA
- AUDAX
- Bloom Equity Partners
Work highlights
Advised ARTELIA, a leading actor in the engineering sector, on its acquisition of the entire international airport engineering activities for third party clients in France and several foreign jurisdictions of State owned Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris).
Advised INDIGO Infra on the acquisition of all of Smovengo's shares and shareholders’ accounts, as well as the business of supplying Smovengo with the solutions and equipment needed for its 'Vélib' self-service bicycles.
Advising SOPRA STERIA GROUP on the acquisition of Aurexia Group, a management consulting firm.
Practice head
Gilles Gaillard; Jean-Nicolas Soret
Other key lawyers
Bruno Nogueiro; Fabien Pouchot; Geraldine Malfait