Corporate

We advise French and foreign companies, both listed and unlisted, as well as investment funds and their executives, in their divestiture, acquisition, investment, and restructuring operations, as well as in governance and corporate law matters. Our team works closely with other areas of expertise in the firm, including tax law, employment law, and litigation, to provide comprehensive support and assistance on all aspects of your significant projects.

M&A

Our team handles mergers and acquisitions operations in France and internationally.

We assist our clients in all stages of the project, including:

• Legal, tax, and employment audits and risk due diligence
• Drafting letters of intent
• Drafting confidentiality, exclusivity, and firm offer agreements
• Managing data room activities
• Providing advice on strategy and structuring
• Negotiating and drafting contracts (sales agreements, warranties, shareholders’ agreements, etc.)

Private Equity

Our team handles leveraged buyouts, venture capital, and capital development operations, as well as the implementation of incentive plans for managers.

Our services include:

• Legal, tax, and employment audits and risk due diligence
• Drafting letters of intent
• Negotiating and drafting legal documentation (shareholders’ agreements, issuance contracts, indemnification agreements, etc.)
• Legal and tax structuring
• Facilitating investor exits (buyouts, IPOs, capital reduction, etc.)

Corporate Law

We assist companies in major financial transactions (capital increase and reduction), internal restructuring operations (mergers, partial asset contributions), incentive mechanisms for employees and executives, and company formations.

Additionally, we support companies, both listed and unlisted, in their ongoing operations to help them navigate the legal constraints related to their functioning, including:

• Preparation, conduct, and incidents of general meetings
• Annual approval of financial statements
• Legal publications
• Appointment, resignation, removal, co-optation, and remuneration of corporate officers
• Monitoring power of attorney delegations within the company or intra-group agreements

Commercial Leases

We also assist our clients in lease transfer and acquisition operations. We guide them throughout the procedure and provide legal documentation (deed of transfer, memorandum of understanding, or warranties).

We conduct audits of lease relationships during company or business acquisition processes, including:

• Analysis of current lease agreements and rental contracts
• Verification of parties’ obligations (rent and charge payments, property maintenance, and compliance with urban planning rules)
• Identification of risks and issues related to lease relationships for the acquirer