Olivier Diaz
Europe Guide 2024
Band 1 : Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
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About
Provided by Olivier Diaz
Practice Areas
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 1990, partner Olivier Diaz has over 25 years' experience in complex mergers and acquisitions, private equity operations, securities law and corporate law. His practice covers a wide variety of transactions, in particular public and private acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.
During his career, Olivier has worked with clients on the largest and most complex M&A transactions in France, particularly in industrial fields, such as telecoms, energy, financial institutions and the food industry. He also assists companies on complex governance issues and is regularly consulted by regulators on securities and corporate law issues.
Career
Prior to joining Gide in which Olivier was previously partner from 1990 to 1998, he worked for two years at Linklaters (1998-2000), fourteen years at Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier (2000-2015) and three years at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.
Chambers Review
Europe
Olivier Diaz maintains a leading corporate practice and frequently acts on public M&A transactions. He is called upon by significant French clients to advise on domestic and international matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am always confident when I have Olivier Diaz on my team. What I like about him is that he commits and is able to take decisions and owns up to them, which is very valuable."
"Olivier Diaz is at ease with complex situations. If it is too easy, he is not interested. This is very reassuring for his clients. He can calm everyone down in a deal and focuses on the right thing. He is very experienced; you can feel that."
"Olivier Diaz's support to the company is invaluable. We have worked with him for many years with complete confidence in his judgement, skills and integrity."
"I am always confident when I have Olivier Diaz on my team. What I like about him is that he commits and is able to take decisions and owns up to them, which is very valuable."
"Olivier Diaz is at ease with complex situations. If it is too easy, he is not interested. This is very reassuring for his clients. He can calm everyone down in a deal and focuses on the right thing. He is very experienced; you can feel that."
"Olivier Diaz's support to the company is invaluable. We have worked with him for many years with complete confidence in his judgement, skills and integrity."