Regarded as one of France’s finest corporate firms for decades, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier assists an impressive base of CAC 40, leading French companies and investors. The team notably stands out for its mastery of public M&A deals (and subsequent litigation) while also running a busy private M&A practice. The team is entrusted to handle large and strategic deals, spanning various industry sectors (such as manufacturing, TMT, retail, finance, energy and real estate) that extends to tender offers and large corporate restructurings. The team is headed by leading market’s figure  Bertrand Cardi, and includes key partners Pierre Casanova,  Hugo DienerOlivier Huyghues DespointesChristophe Vinsonneau and Laurent Gautier.

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Key clients

  • Atos
  • Bouygues & Bouygues Telecom
  • Kering
  • Société Générale

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Bertrand Cardi
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Pierre Casanova
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Christophe Vinsonneau
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bertrand Cardi

Other key lawyers

Pierre Casanova, Hugo Diener, Olivier Huyghues Despointes, Christophe Vinsonneau, Laurent Gautier