Milestone Avocats

CORPORATE / M&A / PRIVATE EQUITY

Founding Partner

With many years of experience in private equity and mergers & acquisitions (M&A), David Smadja advises a diverse client base including investment funds, entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes. His practice is characterised by a bespoke, pragmatic approach tailored to each client's strategic and operational challenges.

Recognised for his rigour and availability, David meets the needs of a demanding clientele operating in a wide range of sectors including technology, healthcare, industrials and financial services. His experience covers all stages of a wide range of transactions: structuring fundraisings, external growth and strategic acquisitions, negotiating shareholders' agreements, managing and negotiating shareholder disputes and managing post-closing transactions.

In addition to his work as a lawyer, David is a regular speaker at training and educational events, sharing his expertise and knowledge in the areas of private equity and M&A.

His ability to combine legal technicality with strategic vision ensures that his clients receive personalised, high quality support at every stage of their projects. Driven by the values of transparency, trust and responsiveness, David Smadja is the partner of choice for all complex transactions requiring a high level of legal and strategic expertise.

French, English

Degree in business law and taxation from the Universities of Paris II and Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne Master 2 Droit du patrimoine approfondi - Université Sorbonne Paris I Master 1 Droit des affaires - Université Assas Paris II