Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is the trusted adviser to many of France’s leading corporations and banks undertaking highly strategic and landmark public and private M&A deals in France or overseas. The team regularly features in some of the market’s largest transactions conducted in the automotive, TMT, luxury and aviation industries. The practice also stands out for its ability to manage highly complex transactions of a global scale involving Europe, the US and Asia. Practice Armand Grumberg ranks among France’s finest corporate advisers. Also highly involved are Arash Attar-Rezvani, while Nicola Di Giovanni‘s focus is on private equity. Support is provided by counsels Patrick Dupuis , Julien Zika and Guillaume Goubeaux .
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‘An international presence that makes all the difference for any international transaction. A local team that manages efficiently and seriously. Strategic advice with high added value.'
‘High technique, responsiveness, speed, rigor, customer focus, great strategic sense, negotiation skills. An ultra-efficient and reliable firm, and a team that is remarkable.'
'Excellent services et quality of advice. Practical and adapted solutions to each deal. Lawyers are available and swift in their responses. Trusted advice. Excellent team.'
'Armand Grumberg is one of the best for M&A deals. He is practice, creative, available and solutions oriented. He is highly rigorous.'
Key clients
- Air France-KLM
- Renault
- LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
- SCOR
- Capgemini
- Nokia
- KPMG France
- Altice International
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
- Iliad/Xavier Niel
Work highlights
- Advised Renault Group on its agreements with Nissan Motor Co.
- Advised L’Occitane Groupe and Reinold Geiger, the majority shareholder of L’Occitane International, in connection with the offer made along Blackstone and Goldman Sachs to acquire all shares of the company.
- Advising Air France-KLM in connection with its strategic long-term and exclusive partnership in global air cargo entered with CMA CGM.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Julien Zika
Practice head
Armand Grumberg
Other key lawyers
Arash Attar-Rezvani; Nicola Di Giovanni; Julien Zika; Patrick Dupuis; Guillaume Goubeaux