Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Client SatisfactionWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP advises a number of blue-chip French companies as well as international groups and investment funds on large and complex international transactions as well as public M&A deals. The team also handles a strong flow of upper mid to large-cap deals, spanning various sectors including shipping, entertainment and retail. Its M&A practice is complemented by strong private equity capabilities. The practice is jointly headed by Eduardo Fernandez and Fabrice Veverka. Other key members include Gabriel Flandin, Daniel Hurstel and Annette Péron.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great expertise, responsiveness and ability at managing large international deals'.
Key clients
- Air France
- Air Liquide
- Alstom
- Arkema
- BEL Group
- Bonduelle
- Bpifrance
- Caisse des dépôts et consignations
- CMA CGM
- Groupe Cahors
- Lagardère
- Orange
- Thales Group
Work highlights
- Advising Vilmorin & Cie on the €412.89 million proposed simplified takeover bid announced by Limagrain, the company's reference shareholder.
- Advising CMA CGM on its offer to acquire Bolloré Logistics, the Bolloré Group's Transport & Logistics subsidiary, for €5 billion.
- Advised Plan B Entertainment on the sale of 60% of its stake to Mediawan.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eduardo Fernandez, Fabrice Veverka