White & Case LLP has excellent and large M&A capabilities serving leading French banks, multinationals and investment funds that entrust the team with large domestic, global or strategic outbound transactions. The practice also regularly manages the corporate aspects linked to large spin-off deals and debt restructuring files pertaining to large private or publicly listed companies. Its client base spans many industry sectors such as energy. The excellent Marc Petitier and Hugues Mathez co-head the practice. Other key names in the team include Guillaume Vallat. Nathalie Nègre-Eveillard and Guillaume Vitrich .
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Testimonials
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‘The team shows extraordinary responsiveness. All their contributions are precise and highly professional.'
‘Guillaume Vitrich is always available and very knowledgeable on M&A topics, a true leader who always finds a quick solution to sticking points.'
‘They combine remarkable market knowledge with international expertise. Seamless experience. ’
‘A great team of partners.'
‘Saam Golshani is a brilliant and strategic adviser. A real deal maker as there are only a handful on the French legal market. ’
'Great listening skills, they have a fine understanding of matters at stake and are creative in their search for adapted solutions.'
Key clients
- Forvia Faurecia
- TotalEnergies
- Biosynex
- Berenberg Bank
- J.P. Morgan
- Catella
- Banque des Territoires
- Geopost
- Apollo Global Management
- EP Global Commerce
Work highlights
- Represented Sodexo in the €5 billion spin-off and listing of Pluxee on Euronext Paris.
- Represented Sodexo in the simplification of its ownership structure
- Advising on a strategic, €1.1 billion-plus acquisition in the banking & finance space
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Hugues Mathez; Marc Petitier
Other key lawyers
Guillaume Vallat; Nathalie Nègre-Eveillard; Guillaume Vitrich