Commercial, corporate and M&A

Linklaters

Now under the leadership of the 'creative and commercial' Rémy Bonneau following the retirement in May 2024 of Nicolas Gauzes, Linklaters' 'responsive and client-oriented' team acts on domestic mandates, as well as forming a vital part of the firm's global offering where it is appreciated for its 'deep expertise and ability to handle complex, cross-border transactions'. A good deal of this multi-jurisdictional work relates to Luxembourg structuring on behalf of private equity firms, both on the buy and sell-side. Much of this is led by Bonneau, who 'is able to navigate through complicated and unusual structures' and is well-versed at advising on matters throughout the investment life-cycle. Manfred Müller is also recommended, recently providing the Luxembourg structuring advice pursuant to Carrier Global Corporation's $4.95bn sale of its security business, Global Access Solutions.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is very knowledgeable, efficient, responsive and client oriented.'
'Linklaters is able to provide quality advice on all levels by taking into consideration country specific laws and regulations.'
‘The team is exceptional for its deep expertise and ability to handle complex, cross-border transactions with a client-first approach. Their strengths lie in its seamless collaboration across jurisdictions and a keen understanding of legal priorities.’
‘Rémy Bonneau is creative and commercial and is a go-to-person for whoever needs a trusted partner who is able to navigate through complicated and unusual structures.’

Key clients

Carrier Global
CACEIS
Apax Partners LLP
Triton Partners
Cerberus
Ardian
Montagu Private Equity
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
HgCapital
ING Bank NV
Fosun/ Hauck Aufhäuser
Credit Agricole / Degroof Petercam

Work highlights

Advising Carrier Global Corporation on the $4.95bn sale of its security business, Global Access Solutions.
Advising a consortium led by Centerbridge Partners and Advent International on their investment in Aareal Bank AG.
Advising CACEIS onthe €1.8bn acquisition of RBC Investors Services Bank S.A.and the subsequent internal reorganisation.