Bird & Bird is recommended for its corporate resources that attract many SMEs and larger companies, notably active in the life sciences, automotive, infrastructure and TMT sectors, seeking advice on small to mid-cap transactions. The team also demonstrates proficiency in cross-border deals, particularly those with ties to Africa and Australia. Key names in the practice include co-heads of the practice Emmanuelle Porte, who is well known for her wealth of experience in the life science segment, and Carole Bodin, who combines expertise in M&A and venture capital. Gildas Louvel, David Malcoiffe, Bertrand Levy and Olivier Peronnau, who was promoted to partner in 2025, are other names to note.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Friendly, highly competent and available team.’
- ‘This team is technically remarkable and always looking for solutions.’
- ‘Bertrand Lévy is an excellent technician, a very good teacher, a skilled negotiator, and exceptionally kind.’
- ‘Bespoke advice, very diligent and thorough. ’
- ‘Gildas Louvel is very client oriented and diligent in his analysis and advice. ’
Key clients
- Renault
- Stellantis
- Cosmobilis
- Infravia Partners
- Novo Nordisk
- Sammontana
- Le Duff
- Infranity
- Sodexo
- Novalix
- Fosun
- Tipo Entertainment Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Le Duff Group in its acquisition of a 50% stake in Laurent Bakery from PE firm BGH Capital.
Advised Maroc Telecom in the context of the renegotiation of the 51% investment of Maroc Telecom in Sotelma (Mali) with the State of Mali as minority shareholder.
Advised the Samsic group in its acquisition of Capital Cleaning Group (CCG).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Emmanuelle Porte; Carole Bodin
Other key lawyers
Gildas Louvel; David Malcoiffe; Bertrand Levy; Carole Bodin.