Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very good technique on takeover bids in France or any other market transaction which requires a good understanding of the rules and the regulator.’
  • ‘Olivier Jouffroy is always as relevant, creative and effective in his approach and advice. Very great availability and responsiveness.’
  • ‘Super pros, available, friendly and don't put themselves forward at all costs, large network, know the practices in the US, rare to combine all these qualities.’
  • ‘Great technique, understanding of the business, responsiveness and its listening skills.’
  • ‘Very complementary, responsive, technical, solid international network.’
  • ‘In-depth knowledge of its clients' industries, solution orientation, pragmatism and responsiveness.’
  • ‘Alexis Marraud des Grottes is a reference in stock market law.’
  • ‘Alexis Marraud des Grottes stands out for his technical and interpersonal skills: constant responsiveness which is particularly valuable for a large corporate with complex issues.’

Key clients

  • 3i Group Plc
  • Alan
  • Almaviva Capital
  • Almaviva Santé
  • Antin Infrastructure Partners
  • Ardian
  • Aptean
  • Axa IM
  • Bouygues SA
  • BT Group Plc

Work highlights

Advised Heap in its acquisition by ContentSquare.
Advised Ardian, Bpifrance and the GreenYellow group on the acquisition by Ardian and Bpifrance from the Casino group of its remaining 10.15% stake in GreenYellow.
Advised Sequans Communications S.A. on the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Renesas Electronics Corporate for the acquisition through an all-cash public offer of Sequans by Renesas, and subsequent corporate reorganization to achieve a squeeze-out.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Patrick Tardivy

Other key lawyers

Olivier Jouffroy; Marine Jamain