HOCHE AVOCATS advises leading investment firms on mid to large-cap transactions, while also assisting SMEs with small to mid-cap M&A deals. The practice is co-led by Jean-Luc Blein, who has a strong background in tax law, stock market expert Didier Fornoni, Marie Peyréga , who is recommended for post-acquisition litigation, and Louis Leroy, who joined the team in September 2024 and bolsters the firm's offering in both private equity transactions and M&A.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hoche Avocats has the capacity to support us both in terms of due diligence and contract negotiations. They have proven to be very effective on complex matters, particularly those involving carve-outs.'
- ‘Marie Peyrega is highly competent, professional, responsive, meticulous, and dedicated to her work. She demonstrates strong business acumen. She is reassuring in complex negotiation situations.’
- ‘Marie Peyrega and Louis Leroy are very constructive and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Almaviva Santé
- Alvest
- Altarea
- Archipel
- Arterris
- Aures Technologies SA
- Camille Fournet
- Canal Plus
- Crystal
- Dentressangle
- Derichebourg
- Entoria
Work highlights
Advising the Alvest group and private investors on the takeover of the group by PAI Partners.
Advising the Gewal – Atrya Group on the sale of Tryba to Dovista.
Advising the Planchot family, historical investors in Arkolia Energies.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Jean-Luc Blein; Didier Fornoni; Louis Leroy; Marie Peyrega