Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability | Europe
France
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Band 5
Band 6
- ADVANT Altana 2 Years Ranked
- CMS 3 Years Ranked
- Eversheds Sutherland 3 Years Ranked
- Eversheds Sutherland 3 Years Ranked
- Jeantet 3 Years Ranked
- Lacourte Raquin Tatar 7 Years Ranked
- Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP 9 Years Ranked
- Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés 3 Years Ranked
- VGG & Associés 3 Years Ranked
- Viguié Schmidt & Associés A.A.R.P.I.
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
- Antoine Bonnasse BDGS Associés18 Years Ranked
- Armand W Grumberg Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates18 Years Ranked
- Hervé Pisani Freshfields18 Years Ranked
- Marc Castagnède A&O Shearman18 Years Ranked
- Marcus Billam Gide Loyrette Nouel18 Years Ranked
- Yannick Piette Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP7 Years Ranked
- Youssef Djehane BDGS Associés18 Years Ranked
Band 3
Band 4
- Alexandre Ancel A&O Shearman14 Years Ranked
- Emmanuel Masset Bredin Prat18 Years Ranked
- Fabrice Cohen Clifford Chance Europe LLP17 Years Ranked
- Guillaume Isautier A&O Shearman10 Years Ranked
- Marc Petitier White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
- Olivier Huyghues Despointes Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier7 Years Ranked
- Olivier Rogivue Freshfields5 Years Ranked
- Patrick Tardivy Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe France3 Years Ranked
- Pierre-Louis Cléro Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Stéphane Huten Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP6 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Benoit Marpeau Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés6 Years Ranked
- Edouard Thomas Herbert Smith Freehills4 Years Ranked
- Fabrice Veverka Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP8 Years Ranked
- Hugo Diener Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier6 Years Ranked
- Hugues Mathez White & Case LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jean-Claude Rivalland Norton Rose Fulbright18 Years Ranked
- Marc Loy BDGS Associés18 Years Ranked
- Matthieu Pouchepadass Bredin Prat3 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Bombrun Ashurst18 Years Ranked
- Sophie Cornette de Saint Cyr Bredin Prat2 Years Ranked
- Christophe PerchetPerchet Rontchevsky & Associés
Band 6
- Arash Attar-Rezvani Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
- Ariel Harroch Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP18 Years Ranked
- Christophe Eck Gide Loyrette Nouel16 Years Ranked
- Christophe Vinsonneau Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Hurstel Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP18 Years Ranked
- David Haccoun Osborne Clarke France8 Years Ranked
- Eduardo Fernandez Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP17 Years Ranked
- Ermine Bolot Dechert LLP8 Years Ranked
- Frédéric Bouvet Herbert Smith Freehills1 Years Ranked
- Guillaume Kellner McDermott Will & Emery15 Years Ranked
- Guillaume Vallat White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Scemama Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
- Julien Aucomte August Debouzy2 Years Ranked
- Laurent Schoenstein Clifford Chance Europe LLP6 Years Ranked
- Marianne Pezant Clifford Chance Europe LLP1 Years Ranked
- Pascale Girard VGG & Associés2 Years Ranked
- Serge Tatar Lacourte Raquin Tatar16 Years Ranked
- Sophie de Beer Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Stéphane Davin Baker McKenzie AARPI3 Years Ranked
- Thomas Méli BDGS Associés1 Years Ranked
- Xavier Doumen Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP5 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Bredin PratCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedBredin Prat is a market-leading firm that acts on a number of the most high-profile and high-value transactions in France. The firm boasts outstanding capabilities in a variety of different corporate matters, including public M&A. The corporate/M&A team often works with its leading antitrust, employment, tax, restructuring and financing teams to provide comprehensive support to clients. The law firm assists a portfolio of blue-chip French companies with the full spectrum of their corporate activities, while also utilising a strong network of international firms for cross-border mandates. The team offers expertise in regulated sectors including telecommunications, energy and financial services.1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton boasts a superb Paris-based corporate team that regularly acts for large blue-chip clients. The law firm handles a broad range of corporate transactions and offers particular strength in public M&A deals. The lawyers act for clients on transfers of interests and takeovers. The law firm is a strong choice for multi-jurisdictional transactions thanks to its international network. The corporate/M&A department additionally works in close collaboration with its well-reputed tax and antitrust teams.1 Darrois Villey Maillot BrochierCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedDarrois 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.
Band 2
2 A&O ShearmanCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedShearman & Sterling is adept at handling a broad range of corporate matters including public and private acquisitions, share disposals and restructurings. The law firm boasts strong expertise in the pharmaceutical, TMT and financial sectors. The team frequently acts for international entities on cross-border mandates, utilising the firm's network of international offices.2 BDGS AssociésCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedBDGS Associés boasts wide-ranging expertise covering public and private M&A and corporate governance, including regulatory matters. The lawyers assist a number of well-known domestic clients, with particular experience in dealing with state-owned companies. The law firm complements its corporate offering with strong teams in other practice areas such as competition, tax and litigation. The team is active in a range of industries including transportation, banking, insurance and TMT.2 Clifford Chance Europe LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedClifford Chance's highly regarded corporate team benefits from a large international network. The lawyers are experienced in a variety of different industries including the energy, consumer goods, banking and infrastructure sectors. The law firm acts on a range of deal types, such as disposals and public M&A. The team works in close collaboration with complementary departments such as banking and finance, tax and antitrust. The lawyers advise an impressive roster of clients, including French and international corporates as well as investment firms.2 FreshfieldsCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's Paris corporate/M&A team is highly skilled in regulatory and transactional corporate work. The lawyers combine excellent cross-border capabilities with strong domestic expertise. The team also provides clients with a multidisciplinary service thanks to its cooperation with the tax, antitrust and finance departments. The law firm boasts diverse industry expertise with a strong footprint in construction, TMT, energy and finance.2 Gide Loyrette NouelCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedGide Loyrette Nouel combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters, notably in relation to European and African jurisdictions. The lawyers regularly handle sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions, as well as corporate structure issues. The law firm enjoys a significant depth of experience in many different industries including banking, life sciences, energy and TMT. The team also acts for shareholders on the sale of companies.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges is skilled in a wide variety of matters in the corporate sphere including acquisitions, reorganisations and disposals. The law firm advises both buyers and sellers on a number of outbound transactions, also assisting public clients with acquisitions of foreign companies. The lawyers are well versed in a variety of sectors including TMT, retail, infrastructure, real estate and energy.
Band 3
3 Herbert Smith FreehillsCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills' strong corporate team often handles international mandates, especially those with a European or African element, drawing on its global network of offices. The team's M&A expertise includes both public and private transactions, as well as reorganisation matters. The lawyers are highly experienced in handling both inbound and outbound transactions. The law firm assists clients from a range of sectors including energy, financial services, transportation and TMT.3 Latham & Watkins LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedLatham & Watkins utilises its wide international network to advise on cross-border transactions and complex high-end corporate deals. The lawyers have the ability to act on a broad range of operations including spin-offs, disposals and acquisitions. The firm is active in the healthcare, manufacturing, infrastructure and TMT sectors. The corporate/M&A department often works with the firm's finance, tax, employment and competition teams to provide comprehensive support to clients. It acts for public and private companies and investment firms.3 LinklatersCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedLinklaters has strong corporate expertise in a broad range of industry sectors spanning energy, banking, life sciences and infrastructure. The department benefits from a large international network, enabling it to administer seamless cross-border advice to clients. The lawyers act on a wide range of transactions including public and private M&A, joint ventures and divestments. The law firm maintains an enviable client base comprising blue-chip financial institutions, investment firms and high-profile corporates.3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's strong corporate practice is frequently instructed on large and complex deals. The team is adept at handling cross-border transactions, with significant experience and knowledge of US-related matters. The law firm frequently acts for automotive, consumer goods and TMT companies. The lawyers have additional expertise in representing clients in hostile takeovers.3 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell's strong international department regularly acts on complex cross-border transactions, with particular expertise in US-related matters. The lawyers advise clients on transactions in the pharmaceutical, automotive and financial services sectors. The team also has expertise in a variety of areas including mergers, sales and takeovers.3 White & Case LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedWhite & Case is well equipped to handle cross-border matters due to a wide network of offices across the world. The law firm acts on a range of transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments. The team has particularly strong expertise in corporate issues involving the retail, energy and technology sectors. It offers additional expertise to clients from the healthcare, insurance and automotive industries.
Band 4
4 Baker McKenzie AARPICorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedBaker McKenzie's robust practice advises on all manner of corporate issues including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and spin-offs. The law firm acts for corporates as well as financial institutions, with particular expertise in the technology sector. The team also advises clients from industries including transportation, retail and life sciences. The practice is well placed to assist with cross-border M&A matters, leveraging its network of offices across the world.4 De Pardieu Brocas MaffeiCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedDe Pardieu Brocas Maffei is adept at handling a broad range of matters in the corporate sphere including takeovers, sales, restructurings and tender offers. The firm has wide-ranging knowledge of the insurance, energy and TMT industries, with market-renowned expertise in real estate deals. The lawyers often collaborate closely with the firm's tax, competition and finance departments.4 Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHogan Lovells is experienced in handling transactions involving the technology, healthcare and insurance industries. The practice benefits from a broad international network that enables the team to advise clients on multi-jurisdictional matters. It draws on its wide array of practice areas to provide comprehensive support to its clientele, including regulatory considerations. The law firm also advises clients from the energy and manufacturing sectors, as well as a number of investment groups.4 Jones DayCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedThe team at Jones Day is proficient in a range of public and private M&A deals, general corporate matters and regulatory considerations. The law firm assists large corporates and shareholders with acquisitions and disposals. The lawyers frequently advise on transactions in the energy, financial services, natural resources and life sciences sectors. The team is skilled at handling cross-border transactions due to its extensive network of offices throughout the world.4 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe FranceCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advises on a diverse range of transactional work including public M&A and divestments. The lawyers handle instructions from multinationals, insurance companies and investment funds. The team frequently represents boards of directors in strategic M&A transactions. It acts for clients from the energy, TMT and infrastructure sectors.4 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher regularly advises well-known corporates from the transportation, natural resources and TMT industries. The team handles a wide range of mandates including disposals, mergers, divestments and acquisitions. The law firm is experienced in international and cross-border processes, especially those involving the USA. Its client base comprises privately owned and publicly listed corporates as well as financial institutions.
Band 5
5 August DebouzyCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedAugust Debouzy assists large companies with a range of corporate and commercial matters, including share transactions, mergers and takeovers. The law firm is active in a wide spectrum of sectors, with particular knowledge of the finance, energy, TMT and infrastructure industries. The clients benefit from the firm's full-service offering and the close cooperation with its highly recognised employment, tax and intellectual property teams.5 Dechert LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedDechert is active on a broad range of corporate matters including acquisitions, restructurings and disposals. The law firm has noteworthy activity on matters involving the life sciences industry, regularly advising on strategic transactions. It handles French and cross-border corporate transactions. The team is popular with large corporates and shareholders.5 DentonsCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedDentons has strong cross-border capabilities due to offices in a variety of jurisdictions and lawyers with experience in France, as well as other countries including China, Germany and the USA. The law firm handles acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments for domestic corporates, public companies and multinationals. The team represents clients from the food, technology and manufacturing industries. The department possesses particular expertise in life sciences transactions.5 DLA Piper France LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedDLA Piper draws on its wide international network to assist clients with multi-jurisdictional sales and acquisitions. The lawyers have notable experience in the life sciences, IT, finance and automotive sectors. DLA Piper's clients also benefit from the support of the firm's finance, tax and employment departments.5 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher has broad capabilities in the corporate arena covering acquisitions and disposals, restructurings and corporate governance matters. The firm also regularly assists with joint ventures. The team is experienced in the manufacturing, insurance, healthcare and TMT sectors. The lawyers work with offices located around the world to aid clients with cross-border issues, particularly on US-related matters.
Band 6
6 ADVANT AltanaCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedADVANT Altana draws upon a wealth of experience in M&A transactions, advising on strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and disposals. The law firm is regularly sought out by clients across a range of sectors, notably retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and insurance. Under the banner of its law firm association and the international experience of its lawyers, Altana is well placed to assist with both domestic and cross-border transactions. The team is frequently supported by colleagues in the firm's IP, employment and antitrust departments.6 CMSCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedCMS boasts a solid corporate practice able to handle acquisitions, divestments and corporate restructurings. The lawyers work in close cooperation with the employment and tax teams to provide full support to clients. The law firm utilises its international network on cross-border deals. CMS attracts clients from a range of sectors, particularly healthcare, energy, technology and automotive.6 Eversheds SutherlandCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland's corporate practice advises clients on a range of matters including disposals, acquisitions and general corporate issues. The law firm offers further experience in corporate reorganisations and often acts on cross-border mandates. Its sectors of expertise include the transportation, technology, real estate and aviation industries. The team of lawyers also acts on inbound acquisitions and investments.6 Eversheds SutherlandCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland's corporate practice advises clients on a range of matters including disposals, acquisitions and general corporate issues. The law firm offers further experience in corporate reorganisations and often acts on cross-border mandates. Its sectors of expertise include the transportation, technology, real estate and aviation industries. The team of lawyers also acts on inbound acquisitions and investments.6 JeantetCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedJeantet boasts broad corporate capabilities encompassing mergers, investment transactions and sales. The law firm handles industrial M&A and has noteworthy expertise in the manufacturing, technology and healthcare sectors. It offers a strong cross-border service with experience in a variety of jurisdictions, notably Germany. The team also handles inbound transactions from foreign clients. The lawyers regularly cooperate with colleagues from the firm's IP, tax and employment departments.6 Lacourte Raquin TatarCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 7 Years RankedLacourte Raquin Tatar demonstrates solid capabilities in the corporate field. The law firm frequently handles matters involving African and European jurisdictions. Its wide-ranging expertise encompasses joint ventures, acquisitions and reorganisations. The team boasts noteworthy expertise in real estate deals. The clients benefit from close collaboration with the firm's tax and finance departments. The lawyers advise companies across a variety of sectors, including TMT, banking, and food and drink.6 Paul Hastings (Europe) LLPCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 9 Years RankedPaul Hastings handles both local and international mandates in the corporate space. The law firm is well known for its expertise in transactions involving a private equity element. The team represents investment groups and corporate clients, with notable expertise in the TMT, automotive and healthcare sectors.6 Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & AssociésCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedPeltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés frequently advises on acquisitions, structurings and disposals. The team represents corporate clients and shareholders, with notable expertise in the retail, technology and agribusiness sectors. The lawyers also advise on corporate governance issues and reorganisations.6 VGG & AssociésCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedVGG & 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.