Drawing upon a collaborative approach which leans into the firm’s strong tax and fund structuring capabilities, as well as the resources afforded to clients through its vast international network, Baker McKenzie is well positioned to advise financial sponsors on complex cross-border M&A transactions, in particular. Combining ‘deep technical knowledge with a genuinely commercial approach’, the team is also adept at advising on exit strategies and on portfolio management issues. Jean-François Findling and Elodie Duchêne are the two main sponsor-focused M&A practitioners, with the ’exceptional’ Olivier Dal Farra very skilled at providing the tax advice connected with investment structuring and M&A transactions.
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- 'The team is responsive and provides very high-quality work.'
- 'The team combines deep technical knowledge with a genuinely commercial approach. The practice is particularly strong in cross-border structuring and international transactions, an area where Baker McKenzie’s global reach adds real value compared to other firms.'
- 'Olivier Dal Farra is an exceptional lawyer. Olivier stands out for his expertise in international tax planning and tax advice connected with investment structuring and M&A transactions. His technical knowledge is outstanding, but what truly differentiates him from competitors is his ability to anticipate challenges and structure solutions that are both tax-efficient and commercially viable.'
- 'The team is very experienced in cross-border deals, excellent working with the different legal and tax aspects which has helped us to overcome stressful /pressure situations and articulate our structure for different investors.'
Practice head
Jean-François Findling; Elodie Duchêne
Other key lawyers
Diogo Duarte de Oliveira; Amar Hamouche; Olivier Dal Farra; Laurent Fessmann; Catherine Martougin