Orrick is particularly noted for its strength in the renewables energy, infrastructure, tech and finance sectors, where the firm regularly assists key clients on their strategic deals. The team is at ease handling cross-border transactions, notably in the US, as well as complex public and private M&A deals, and also handles private equity transactions. The practice is headed by Patrick Tardivy and also includes Olivier Jouffroy and new arrival Marine Jamain, who was formerly with Clifford Chance, and joined in September 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Very high technicality. experience and good management of complicated situations.’
‘Extremely competent and available.’
‘Olivier Jouffroy stands out for his accessibility and level of knowledge and experience.’
‘Strengths: excellent knowledge of law and the energy sector, rigor of analysis, speed of execution, great negotiation skills (dealmaker spirit).’
‘The team is reliable, available, creative and adaptable.’
‘Responsiveness and precision. ’
- ‘Very flexible and innovative team both in the approach to transactions and in the management of fees.’
Key clients
- 3i Group Plc
- Alan
- Almaviva Capital / Almaviva Santé
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Ardian
- Auchan
- Axa IM
- Bouygues SA
- BT Group Plc
- CNP Assurances
- DIF Capital Partners
- EDF Invest
- Eurofiber
- L’Oréal
- Pasqal
- Ratp
- Saur
- Safran
- Societe Generale
- Stokke AS
- Veolia Environnement
Work highlights
- Advised Ardian Infrastructure in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in the capital of GreenYellow from French mass-market retailer Groupe Casino, Tikehau Capital and Bpifrance.
- Advised NYSE-listed French company Sequans Communications on its contemplated takeover by Japan-listed Renesas Electronics Corporation.
- Advised Antin Infrastructure Partners on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Power Dot, a Portugal based EV charging infrastructure operator.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patrick Tardivy