‘An exceptional team, particularly for listed transactions.’

‘A team with cutting-edge expertise, extensive knowledge of the French market and always available, which is an asset for a North American client.’

‘Rigour, responsiveness, and ability to handle complex deals efficiently. High-performing, particularly on sensitive or high-stakes projects.’

‘Olivier Assant possesses an exceptional ability to understand situations. Combined with his highly skilled technical expertise and innovative approach to problems, working with him is a great pleasure.’

‘Clémence Fallet shows high level of expertise and skills in M&A and finance, good ability to quickly grasp specific issues and identify solutions that best serve the client’s interests, and demonstrates personal and complete commitment to her clients’ projects.’

‘Adrien Simon is « best in class » when it comes to defining strategic options and creating innovative solutions. His presence is reassuring, even in the most complex situations. His advice is based on a deep understanding of operational constraints and business challenges.’

‘Christine Lenis is a highly dedicated partner, extremely competent and with superb strategic instincts. A valuable ally in any transaction in France.’

‘Sophie Cornette de Saint Cyr is remarkably intuitive and insightful; she masters the sensitive technical aspects, but beyond that, she is able, through her experience and reflexes, to recommend practical solutions to complex situations.’

‘This firm is excellent. The teams are 100% available. The collaboration is exceptional and of high quality on highly strategic transactions.’

‘Pierre-Yves Chabert is a strategist, grasps issues within a global context, and he is an excellent negotiator.’

‘High mastery of operational and corporate issues, commitment and proactivity at all levels; strategic thinking; ability to propose concrete solutions to complex problems and to implement them quickly; quality and coordination of team members both in France and in other jurisdictions.’

‘Rodolphe Elineau particularly distinguishes himself through his strategic vision, his unwavering commitment, his ability to conduct complex negotiations with excellent results, and his mastery of all the details of the matter at hand.’

‘A top-level team, highly professional and responsive. Significant added value, particularly in international cases. Good knowledge of the financial sectors (banking, insurance, asset management).’

‘Sophie de Beer: great technical mastery, ability to put legal matters into context and to find pragmatic solutions.’

‘The work is of exceptionally high quality. The team possesses excellent technical skills in corporate M&A, particularly in transactions with a significant US component. The partners are highly involved and have a detailed understanding of issues at hand. This team is among the top performers in the Paris M&A market.’

‘Rodolphe Elineau: excellent work – extensive M&A experience – knows his files very well, in detail – technical approach to subjects – calm and composed in his approach – trustworthy (you can rely on his judgment).’

‘A team with solid technical skills. Very helpful in negotiations. Available and friendly.’

‘The team is not only expert but also very available and extremely agile while remaining very accessible and friendly.’

‘An innovative and pragmatic team, deal maker. Thomas Méli is creative and his technical expertise allows him to overcome most of the obstacles that can arise in an M&A transaction.’

‘BDGS has a deep understanding of issues and is capable of facilitating discussions with other advisers, adding significant value by providing solutions thanks to their high level of expertise and track record in complex transactions.’

‘Exceptional support. They are always very responsive, which allows for quick and precise answers. Their constant availability strengthens trust and ensures smooth communication. Each matter is handled with a high level of professionalism and rigour. They are a true strategic partner.’

‘Youssef Djehane, François Baylion, Antoine Bonnasse: very strategic in their thinking and approach (always a step ahead), open-minded.’

‘Marc Loy, Thomas Méli and David Andréani form a highly complementary trio. They are very easy and pleasant to work with, and they are readily available and adapt well to challenges and unexpected developments.’

‘Antoine Bonnasse: Having worked with numerous partners in the market, I can attest that he is a highly talented lawyer with an absolutely extraordinary personality and is completely dedicated to his clients. Jérôme du Chazaud: exceptional dedication and skills that extend far beyond the field of M&A. Lucile Gaillard: A highly talented lawyer capable of working on diverse transactions (public/private M&A, industrial, public sector) with cutting-edge knowledge and exceptional technical expertise.’

‘The team led by Jean Baptiste de Martigny shows exceptional availability and responsiveness. They provide immediate answers to highly complex issues, readily mobilising all the necessary expertise within the firm to meet our needs across a wide range of topics. Their ability to utilise modern and appropriate technologies is top-notch.’

‘Top-level team with strong expertise’.

‘Antoine Tezenas du Montcel is an excellent lawyer who has a keen understanding of situations, going beyond his perfectly mastered technical skills.’

‘Client focus, availability, immediate responsiveness, in-depth analysis of the client’s issues and business challenges, strong commitment. The team acts as a facilitator and demonstrates great pragmatism in finding the most appropriate solutions and knows how to innovate when necessary. A highly collaborative approach.’

‘Highly organised and professional. Excellent level of expertise. Rigorous and dedicated.’

‘A very proactive and responsive team with extensive knowledge of its clients’ industry sectors. They are also highly competent in technical matters.’

‘Nicolas Favre: a very astute lawyer. An excellent negotiator and a true deal maker, one of the best in the French market.’

‘Excellent legal expertise and market knowledge.’

Exceptional availability and ease of communication with the team.’

‘Professional, multidisciplinary and customer-oriented team.’

‘Nicolas Favre is an excellent technician with a perfect understanding of the challenges of the real estate industry. A very well-rounded lawyer.’

‘An excellent team that fully understands its clients’ challenges, is very responsive. It’s always a pleasure to work with them.’

‘A very available, responsive, and cohesive team, All are highly involved and provide real added value.’

‘Extensive experience, diverse, creative and available’.

‘Stéphane Huten: calm, pragmatic, creative, available, stable, strategic.’

‘The team is highly committed, proactive, attentive, and focused on client relationships. The firm works with the client to define the best approach, ensuring optimal handling while minimizing associated costs.’

‘Xavier Doumen is calm and composed with extensive experience in M&A. He listens to his clients and proposes the most suitable solutions.’

‘The team stands out for its ability to combine top-level M&A expertise with a remarkably pragmatic approach to serving its clients. This team constantly strives to meet client needs by offering innovative ways of working and embracing agile collaboration methods.’

‘Xavier Doumen shows exceptional professionalism, ability to offer clients pragmatic solutions to complex issues and situations, while his attentive listening skills are remarkable. He demonstrates a rare talent: the ability to work seamlessly with operational teams.’

‘High availability, solid experience and proactive approach to negotiation, proven deal negotiation skills.’

‘Customer focus, responsiveness, loyalty, multidisciplinary team, problem-solving skills, ability to take a step back and analyse more technical subjects, customer-first approach’.

‘Excellent involvement. Good cooperation. Very strong technical and commercial skills’.

‘Marc Petitier: very available and involved, excellent technical and communication skills.’

‘Technically skilled, pragmatic and attentive team.’

‘Excellent service. Fast response and processing times. High-quality analyses. Proactive recommendations. Always offering solutions. Inspiring confidence and peace of mind in complex deals.’

‘Marc Petitier is an absolutely remarkable professional.’

‘Highly collaborative work and a commendable grasp of issues. Excellent team, very available and professional. Extensive expertise.’

‘A very responsive team. Extremely technically competent and with extensive experience in handling complex matters.’

‘Strong partner involvement. Responsive team and good understanding of the client’s needs.’

‘This team demonstrates strong technical skills combined with excellent availability and business acumen. We particularly appreciate the depth of expertise, the complementary skills, profiles, and seniority levels within their dedicated teams for each specific project.’

‘Very available, very customer-oriented.’

‘Julien Aucomte is an excellent negotiator.’

‘Julien Wagmann: strong commitment, good understanding of operational challenges and client-specific constraints.’

‘Julien Wagmann demonstrates remarkable technical skills, exceptional availability, and a genuine understanding of the constraints related to his clients’ internal operations. He anticipates problems and proposes pragmatic solutions. Jean-Damien Boulanger shows good technical skills, availability, and excellent client communication.’

‘Responsive team, highly developed business acumen, and a very good international network’

‘Simon Servan-Schreiber and Thomas Maitrejean are excellent lawyers, close to their clients and their issues, ’

‘Expert and high-performing team. Responsiveness. Excellent knowledge of their clients. Ability to anticipate needs and handle a significant workload, particularly in negotiation matters.’

‘Expertise; deal makers; perfect market knowledge’.

‘An expert team that demonstrates simplicity, transparency, and a pedagogical approach. Every problem finds its solution.’

‘Jérôme Jouhanneaud is more than just a lawyer and is better than any bank at determining the values of complex instruments used in financial arrangements. Finally, his even temper and courteous manner help to ease tensions during negotiations. His English is perfect, allowing us to smoothly and effectively complete the transaction.’

‘Responsiveness, industry knowledge, precision, rigor.’

‘William Robert: extremely precise, responsive and a deal-maker’.

‘Ruben Koslar is very dedicated and always available for questions.’

‘The team is highly responsive and proactively anticipates any issues that might arise. ’

‘Anne Toupenay-Schueller: communicates clearly and is very responsive.’

‘Professionalism, rigour, quality of advice and case follow-up’

‘Jeantet provides an extremely customer orientated service.’

‘A close, friendly and quick support. They simplify things instead of adding complexity.’

‘A small but highly relevant and extremely professional private equity/M&A team. Excellent availability and high-quality deliverables.’

‘The team is very attentive to customer needs and knows how to adapt to them. A responsive, available, and highly professional team. Excellent interpersonal skills.’

‘A team with extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector, a pragmatic approach and excellent interpersonal skills.’

‘Audrey Bontemps offers sound advice and is calm and persuasive in negotiations.’

‘The team proved to be particularly innovative in terms of structuring and was able to provide us with the appropriate advice according to our requests and beyond.’

‘Audrey Bontemps is a lawyer who understands her client’s perspective, listens attentively to their requests, and anticipates potential risks.’

‘Very good. Good collaboration and communication.’

‘Nicolas Jullich is very strong technically and in negotiation.’

‘Lacourte Raquin Tatar’s real estate M&A team stands out for its complementary expertise and collaborative spirit. Ability to understand business challenges and propose pragmatic solutions. Efficiency, responsiveness, and client-centered approach.’

‘The team is particularly efficient. The work produced is very professional, rigorous, and delivered on time. There is strong cohesion within the team, with a balanced distribution of tasks.’

‘Nicolas Jüllich and his team are pragmatic and concise. They are careful to defend their client’s interests and requests while striving to find solutions that will move the deal forward and allow it to be finalised.’

‘Ability to handle complex M&A transactions, demonstrating a high degree of technical expertise and an excellent understanding of its clients’ strategic, legal, financial, and tax constraints. Their approach combines legal rigour with negotiation finesse, making them a key player in the market.’

‘Highly skilled M&A team that inspires a strong sense of security in all types of transactions.’

‘Renaud Rossa is extremely attentive to his clients’ needs and is always there when they need him. He is an excellent technician, very hands-on with his cases.’

‘The Orrick team is attentive, close to its client, extremely fast in execution and very agile.’

‘Exceptional relational quality and technical expertise, which guarantee the perfect success of transactions.’

‘A responsive team, very attentive to clients’ requests. High level of expertise and responsiveness.’

‘Highly responsive and expert team, business-oriented and proactive’

‘Olivier Jouffroy: technical skill, responsiveness, adaptability, flexibility, and tact in negotiations.’

‘Bruno Romagnoli is valued for his strategic approach, his rigour, and his commitment to clients, who benefit from advice always tailored to their specific needs. His international perspective and mastery of negotiations make him a key contact, capable of anticipating risks and securing even the most demanding transactions.’

‘Alexis Marraud des Grottes: attentiveness, considering all stakeholders.’

‘Patrick Tardivy is a great lawyer, a skilled negotiator, and a highly competent professional.’

‘A combination of technical rigour and a pragmatic approach, particularly well-suited to large and medium-sized M&A transactions.’

‘Customer focus, professional competence, and a business-oriented, problem-solving approach’

‘The team’s responsiveness is matched only by its multidisciplinary expertise and constant availability. Their strength and agility in negotiations enabled them to secure a deal highly favorable to the firm’s clients.’

‘Alexandre Morel handles matters with great efficiency and dedication. His team is highly competent and readily available.’

‘Alexandre Morel has the ability to execute multi-sector deals and adapts to deals of any size. He is a facilitator while always protecting his clients’ interests.’

‘Jean-Robert Bousquet: excellent leadership, anticipates difficulties, and communicates very regularly with the client, which is reassuring in high-stakes transactions. Strong sense of operational solutions; beyond purely legal analysis, he proposes concrete options to structure the transaction or reduce risk.’

‘Cristina Audran-Proca is a very trustworthy, hard-working, experienced, and business-oriented professional.’

‘Catherine Detalle combines technical excellence, strategic vision, and strong leadership.’

‘Exceptional technical rigour and a highly sophisticated strategic approach to mergers and acquisitions. Their mastery of corporate law is coupled with a genuine understanding of the specific economic and political issues at stake in each case, enabling them to provide pragmatic and secure solutions to their clients.’

‘Mayer Brown’s team is strong and experienced. It combines sound technical expertise with a pragmatic approach, enabling it to efficiently handle the transactions we entrust to it. The service is professional and reliable, with excellent coordination between the firm’s various practice areas. The team is responsive and adapts well to our needs.’

‘Global firm with broad capabilities and a good reputation. ’

‘Strong team and partner involvement. The team takes a keen interest in management’s views and business strategy, balances legal and business considerations well, and provides sound and actionable pathways.’

‘Guillaume Kellner: technical expertise, leadership.’

‘Their approach is both rigorous and pragmatic: they were able to anticipate important clauses and accurately identify our specific needs. The team proved extremely flexible and available. Ability to orchestrate exchanges between the various stakeholders, to integrate everyone’s constraints, and to propose relevant solutions.’

‘Fabrice Piollet particularly distinguished himself through his availability, clarity of explanation, and ability to make complex aspects very accessible.’

‘This is a solid, highly committed, well-coordinated, and solution-oriented team with an excellent understanding of their clients’ needs.’

‘Custom-made work.’

‘Anne-Laure Laroussinie’s advice is timely, focused and commercial.’

‘Flexible team capable of adapting to large groups and SMEs. Highly proactive and creative in finding solutions to complex situations.’

‘David Hacoun: deal maker, gets to the point, creative, knows how to coordinate his teams internally. Anne Laure Laroussinie: high technical quality, impeccable client service and human intelligence.’

‘Catherine Olive knows how to make herself available for handling files even in urgent situations. The analyses are relevant and easily understandable. Excellent relationship with internal legal teams as well as financial and operational teams through a pragmatic and clear approach.’

‘A strong team, driven by unparalleled technical expertise, commitment, and responsiveness’.

‘Sébastien Crepy stands out particularly for his expertise, rigor, friendliness and extensive experience.’

‘The whole team is very hands-on, always looking for solutions that meet the client’s specifications, very available, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘A highly competent team that is a pleasure to work with; both educational and pragmatic.’

‘Sébastien Crépy has extensive experience in M&A and LBO matters, which allows him to approach negotiations with efficiency and precision.’

‘Xavier Petet’s M&A team stands out for its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to manage complex transactions under tight deadlines.’

‘Xavier Petet combines solid technical expertise with genuine strategic acumen, enabling him to approach even the most complex transactions with confidence and pragmatism. Known for his negotiation skills, he skillfully defends his clients’ interests while maintaining a constructive atmosphere. His ability to anticipate risks, propose clear solutions, and stay the course in demanding environments makes him a trusted partner, valued for both his rigor and his commitment.’

‘Ability to provide clients with the overall context and the available options. Their availability and responsiveness are impeccable.’

‘Proskauer is always very relevant in its responses and inventive in its solutions.’

‘Xavier Norlain always quickly finds the right balance between strategic advice and operational efficiency. He knows how to move deals forward. Excellent experience in the small-cap and mid-cap LBO market.’

‘Fabrice Cohen is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Excellent team, very available, highly technical and always providing sound advice.’

‘Fabrice Cohen is an exceptional partner who knows his clients perfectly and is always there for them, whatever the circumstances.’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its expertise, rigour, and exceptional responsiveness. It ranks among the top-performing teams on the market thanks to the quality of its support, its commitment to service, and its collaborative approach based on transparency, close relationships, and co-creation. It fosters fluid communication, regular exchanges, and a high level of responsiveness, enabling it to quickly adapt its actions to evolving needs.’

‘Géraud de Franclieu stands out for the strength of his expertise and the consistency of his commitment. His rigor, strategic vision, and pragmatic and effective support are true assets.’

‘A multidisciplinary team that knows how to adapt to the needs of its clients and to sometimes very tight schedules.’

‘Franck Sekri is both responsive and competent.’

‘Very professional and available.’

‘An experienced, high-performing team that listens to its clients and is highly adaptable.’

‘The quality of work is always top-notch. The junior staff are high-quality. It’s a good firm!’

‘Pierre Emmanuel Chevalier and his team are very committed, always available, and always provide solutions. They’re deal makers.’

‘Pragmatism, speed, availability. The team understands business issues.’

‘Frédéric Grillier knows perfectly how to refocus discussions on essential topics.’