Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 6
About
Provided by VGG & Associés
M&A transactions are at the heart of VGG & Associés’ expertise. The firm is recognized as a market-leading firm in respect of M&A transactions as well as in respect of related tax matters.
The firm advises both French and foreign industrial or commercial groups, whether privately owned or publicly listed, as well as investment funds, in respect of their M&A transactions in France as well as abroad. The scope of the firm’s expertise encompasses acquisitions, takeover offers, mergers, as well as joint ventures.
The firm has equally developed leading expertise advising family-owned groups, which it supports at all stages of their development. The unique complementarity between its partners enables the firm to act with the same level of expertise and quality in respect of public transactions (public tender offers or public exchange offers) as well as in respect of private transactions (including private equity deals).
The firm has recently worked on cross border transactions and reorganizations involving complex legal and tax issues.
The firm works in a large number of sectors, including cosmetics, healthcare, hospitality, automobile, gaming, retail food and retail apparel.
Chambers Review
VGG & Associés has a solid reputation for complex public M&A mandates. The law firm demonstrates expertise in sales, acquisitions and restructurings. It acts for an enviable roster of high-profile domestic clients. The team is notably active for clients across the retail, automotive and TMT sectors, as well as investment companies.
Work Highlights
- VGG & Associés advised Stellantis on the acquisition of aiMotive.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has an excellent understanding of the environment and challenges. It provides efficient support. Despite the variety of jurisdictions covered, the final answers and recommendations were always provided in a swift and efficient way."
"VGG & Associés is a responsive, serious, competent firm that invests in the defence of its clients. Its people get to the bottom of cases and devote a lot of time and energy to them."
"The team is very reactive, pragmatic and made up of problem solvers. We get real advice; they are not lawyers who would leave you in front of an abyss of perplexity."
"The team's knowledge of the group and their experience help a lot."
"The firm has an excellent understanding of the environment and challenges. It provides efficient support. Despite the variety of jurisdictions covered, the final answers and recommendations were always provided in a swift and efficient way."
"VGG & Associés is a responsive, serious, competent firm that invests in the defence of its clients. Its people get to the bottom of cases and devote a lot of time and energy to them."
"The team is very reactive, pragmatic and made up of problem solvers. We get real advice; they are not lawyers who would leave you in front of an abyss of perplexity."
"The team's knowledge of the group and their experience help a lot."
Notable Practitioners
Pascale Girard is widely recognised for her work advising French clients on a range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, investments and reorganisations.
"Pascale Girard is very smart."
"Pascale Girard is very good. I am extremely impressed by her qualities and the time she devotes to her matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
VGG & Associés
France
Industries
Provided by VGG & Associés
Cosmetics, healthcare, hospitality, automobile, gaming, retail food and retail apparel