Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
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Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier boasts an outstanding corporate practice covering the full range of M&A mandates including acting on transactions for publicly listed companies. The Paris-based team works in conjunction with international firms to assist clients with cross-border mandates. The law firm advises blue-chip corporate clients on inbound and outbound transactions in a range of sectors, including automotive, banking and TMT.
Work Highlights
- Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier acted for Société Générale and ALD on the EUR5 billion acquisition of LeasePlan.
Strengths
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"The law firm has a large set of expertise and skills, with a very good level of cooperation between the departments, which is key to handling complex issues."
"The team are really good at providing business insights with a straightforward response. You can call the lawyers at any time. The quality of the service is very good and focused on providing solutions and answers to any questions."
"The team is very client-oriented, both the partners and the associates. They are always service-oriented, very available, always very good at being proactive and prepare well for our deals. It is always very nice to work with them."
"The lawyers are excellent across the board - highly focused, dedicated and extremely creative. The senior partners are more than strong lawyers; they are trusted advisers. The juniors are handpicked and extremely well trained and competent."
"Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier always delivers good results. Its attorneys are of the highest calibre and are a pleasure to collaborate with on matters."
"The law firm has a large set of expertise and skills, with a very good level of cooperation between the departments, which is key to handling complex issues."
"The team are really good at providing business insights with a straightforward response. You can call the lawyers at any time. The quality of the service is very good and focused on providing solutions and answers to any questions."
"The team is very client-oriented, both the partners and the associates. They are always service-oriented, very available, always very good at being proactive and prepare well for our deals. It is always very nice to work with them."
"The lawyers are excellent across the board - highly focused, dedicated and extremely creative. The senior partners are more than strong lawyers; they are trusted advisers. The juniors are handpicked and extremely well trained and competent."
"Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier always delivers good results. Its attorneys are of the highest calibre and are a pleasure to collaborate with on matters."
Notable Practitioners
Alain Maillot has a longstanding reputation in the French M&A market. He assists multinationals and domestic corporate clients with strategic transactions.
"Alain Maillot is an adviser of the highest calibre. His collaborative approach is unrivalled and has resulted in us achieving favourable results for a variety of clients together over the years."
"Alain Maillot is a very impressive lawyer."
Jean-Michel Darrois has a wealth of experience assisting clients with highly strategic M&A transactions. His impressive client roster includes leading French and international corporates.
"Jean-Michel Darrois is one of the best corporate lawyers in France. He is the ultimate trusted adviser."
"Jean-Michel Darrois is truly one of the most influential attorneys in France. He has advised clients on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions in France and internationally. The depth and breadth of his experience is unrivalled in Paris."
Bertrand Cardi maintains a strong position acting for high-profile international and domestic corporates as well as financial institutions on strategic mandates.
"Bertrand Cardi is a top-notch lawyer; he never lets a client down. He is a thinker and a fighter."
"Bertrand Cardi is an expert in his domain and able to provide very innovative solutions."
"Bertrand Cardi is a trusted adviser who is also a great collaborator. His ability to navigate challenging negotiation processes and achieve successful outcomes for his clients has been particularly noteworthy, as well as his ability to work with other advisers effectively, which sets him apart."
"Bertrand Cardi is a strong business partner who is very strategic and reactive."
"Bertrand Cardi provides excellent strategic analysis and is creative in his positioning."
Olivier Huyghues Despointes handles cross-border acquisitions, disposals and restructurings. He is active across the energy and technology sectors.
"Olivier has an excellent ability to execute deals and excellent technical skills and availability."
"Olivier is a very technical lawyer. He is very service-oriented and commercial."
"He is a creative lawyer."
"Olivier provides a very high level of delivery."
Hugo Diener moves up in the rankings this year. He boasts deep expertise in public and private M&A transactions and often acts for multinationals and financial institutions.
"He has excellent commercial understanding."
"He is an excellent lawyer and is very pragmatic."
"Hugo Diener is an experienced adviser who provides the highest levels of client service."
Christophe Vinsonneau assists with cross-border and public M&A transactions. He is instructed by clients hailing from the infrastructure, telecoms and financial services sectors.
"Christophe Vinsonneau is extremely creative and highly efficient."
"He followed all aspects of the transaction quite closely, in an efficient and agile way which was perfect given the complexity of the process and the timings we had."
"He is able to identify the key points that are actionable for the client."
Ranked Lawyers at
Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
France