Lawyers

Olivier Diaz

Olivier Diaz

Work Department

Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate

Position

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.

Languages

French, English

Education

A graduate of Paris' political sciences institute Sciences-Po (1985) and of HEC business school in Paris (1987), Olivier also holds a postgraduate degree (DESS) in international taxation from Paris XI University (1987).

Mentions

France

Industry focus: Luxury goods

France

Mergers and acquisitions

Hall of fame
France

Private equity: LBO