Linklaters ‘ all around corporate expertise spans public and private M&A as well as private equity deals. The firm assists a prominent client base of French and international companies including financial institutions undertaking large domestic and cross-border transactions, spanning various industry sectors such as the financial services, automotive, retail and infrastructure fields. The team is large and able to handle a high volume of work. It is co-headed by Bruno Derieux and Hubert Segain who joined in July 2024 from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP.. Other key names in the team includes Pierre Tourres, Pierre Thomet, Alain Garnier , Nicolas Le Guillou, Florent Mazeron and Julien Bourmaud-Danto who was promoted to partner in 2024.
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- ‘The team is one of the few on the market to excel in corporate M&A, private equity, securities law and governance. It is always very pleasant to work with them. They are also very friendly. ‘
- ‘Technical mastery, strong understanding of market best practices and a powerful international network.’
- ‘Hubert Segain is an exceptional lawyer. He listens to his clients and is always solution-oriented, with a pragmatic and innovative approach. He has a keen understanding of his clients' business and challenges. His technical expertise and ability to negotiate complex transactions are remarkable.’
- ‘Pierre Tourres has a solid technical knowledge, extensive experience in international M&A transactions and effectively navigates the legal and regulatory aspects specific to cross-border transactions. Pierre is a very pleasant, available and pragmatic person. He creates a positive working relationship.’
- ‘Bruno Derieux stands out for his knowledge of private equity, his creativity and his great pragmatism. He has been able to create and maintain a great team spirit around him. Pierre Tourres and Pierre Thomet stand out for their excellent knowledge of stock market law.’
- ‘Florent Mazeron and Nicolas Le Guillou are very efficient, very business-oriented to move discussions forward. Both excellent lawyers.’
- ‘Nicolas Le Guillou is very responsive, knowledgeable and works very hard to help a transaction to be signed within the desired timeframe. He also has a good sense of humour.’
- ‘Pierre Thomet and Julien Bourmaud Danto are extremely efficient. They make themselves available and always give very good advice.’
Kernmandanten
- Automotive Cells Company (ACC)
- LeasePlan and its shareholders
- Indosuez Wealth Management
- John Cockerill
- Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance
- I squared Capital Advisors
- Groupement les Mousquetaires (Intermarché)
- Houlihan Lokey
- CACEIS
- NW Storm
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Automotive Cells Company (ACC) on one of the largest debt financings ever in Europe in the automobile sector, securing €4.4 billion in loan facilities to finance the development of three EV battery gigafactories in Europe.
- Advised the shareholders of LeasePlan, a TDR-led consortium, one of the world's leading vehicle leasing companies, on the post-closing share capital evolution of its successful combination with ALD, Société Générale's car leasing division, for €4.8bn.
- Advised Indosuez Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A., on the finalization of its acquisition of Degroof Petercam.
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Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Bruno Derieux; Hubert Segain
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Pierre Tourres; Pierre Thomet; Alain Garnier; Florent Mazeron; Nicolas Le Guillou; Julien Bourmaud-Danto