Baker McKenzie
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The ‘incredibly responsive and innovative’ team at Baker McKenzie is ’well-versed at handling complex transactions,’ particularly in the context of cross-border matters, where it can effectively leverage its global network. Much of this work relates to private equity-backed M&A, where the firm is also appreciated for its seamless multidisciplinary offering that often incorporates tax and fund structuring. The ‘experienced, knowledgeable and pragmatic’ Jean-François Findling is key to much of this private equity work, and is also noted for his M&A expertise for banks and insurance companies. Elodie Duchêne excels at handling M&A, as well as providing advice on group reorganisations and the establishment of corporate structures in Luxembourg. The ’outstanding’ Jean-Philippe Smeets co-heads the team alongside Findling and Duchêne.
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- 'The incredibly responsive and innovative team is well-versed in handling complex transactions.'
‘Teolina Tentchev and Jean-Francois Findling are exceptional attorneys. They are solutions-oriented and understand the importance of a transaction to us.’
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Key clients
- PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
- Alimak Group AB
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Work highlights
- Advised PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad on the acquisition from PAI Partners of the Swedish specialty chemicals company Perstorp Holding AB, pursuant to a share purchase agreement governed by Luxembourg law.
- Assisted Alimak Group with the acquisition from Cinven Capital of Tractel S.A.S, pursuant to a share purchase agreement governed by Luxembourg law.
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