Corporate boutique Bichot & Associés is entrusted by French and international companies, including some major family-led groups, to handle M&A deals, equity investments, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. The practice is also able to handle larger deals, leveraging its partnership with international law firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. The team is co-headed by the highly experienced Nicolas Bichot, Mathieu Odet and Caroline Ledoux, who are supported by Ali Afshar Saber.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team demonstrates a high level of professionalism, finding pragmatic and effective solutions. They are an essential partner, providing answers to every situation. Rigour, availability, and efficiency summarise the team's qualities.’
- ‘A high-quality firm, very responsive and with genuine expertise.’
- ‘A very technically skilled team, proactive and very responsive.’
- ‘The team comprises highly qualified specialists with extensive M&A experience, in-depth market knowledge (particularly in the banking and insurance sectors), and a high level of technical expertise and adaptability. A key differentiator is the significant involvement of partners and senior associates in matters. The junior lawyers are also of exceptional quality.’
- ‘Nicolas Bichot brings top-level expertise and acts as a deal maker. His availability and responsiveness are a real plus.’
- ‘Nicolas Bichot is a key player in the market thanks to his technical expertise, experience, and tactical acumen. Mathieu Odet combines extensive M&A expertise with formidable litigation skills. Ali Asfar Saber is a highly skilled professional with an exceptional work ethic. All three are dedicated to listening to their clients in order to provide them with the best advice and help them complete even their most complex transactions.’
Key clients
- Generali
- Bpifrance
- Cristal Union
- Europ Assistance Groupe
- Leasecom
- Verder
- Amethis
- Carac
- Notus Technologies
- Compagnie d’Anjou
- Eudonet
- Selencia
Work highlights
Advised Bpifrance on its investment in Groupe Faubourg in the context of a build-up of a European car fleet management and spare-parts group.
Advising Carac on its acquisition of a majority stake in Atream, and long-term partnership with NextStage.
Advising Verder International in connection with the acquisition of Sauerman Group.
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Practice head
Nicolas Bichot; Mathieu Odet; Caroline Ledoux
Other key lawyers
Ali Afshar Saber