Clifford Chance assembles a large team enabling the firm to cover a large spectrum of M&A transactions, from mid-cap to large deals and cross-border transactions, with solid foreign investment expertise available that complements the practice. The firm's M&A activity is well known for having a strong sectorial approach that notably spans infrastructure, retail financial services and transportation. The practice serves a prominent French and international client base of banks, investment funds and large industrial companies that entrust it with their deals, from private equity to public M&A transactions. Key names in the team include Mathieu Rémy, Benjamin De Blegiers , Gilles Lebreton . Fabrice Cohen left the firm early 2025.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The Clifford Chance Paris PE/M&A team is an exceptional deal machine. They are able to seamlessly ramp up on short notice, pull in expertise on a global scale, and execute on complex transactions with ease. From junior lawyers to senior partners, their deal acumen and legal talent is market leading. The Clifford Chance team are dedicated, experienced, and motivated - they can move mountains.’
- ‘The team is second to none when it comes to large cap M&A. Their key feature is their sectorial approach which enables them to bring the right level of expertise not only from a legal standpoint but also from market perspective. They provide good strategic advice. Ability to bring along all the right level of expertise in all fields and jurisdiction.’
Key clients
- Airbus Group
- Amundi
Work highlights
- Advising Brookfield on the contemplated acquisition of a majority block of shares in Neoen.
- Advised Exclusive Networks on the contemplated take private initiated by a consortium led by Clayton Dubilier & Rice and Permira.