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Environmental aspects of mergers and acquisitions

Highly esteemed for its expertise – from the creation of data rooms, to the definition of a dedicated strategy, to environmental due diligence, to negotiating environmental clauses in all types of contracts – our team helps you complete and secure all technical and legal elements of your transactions.

Our China Desk in Paris

Our mergers and acquisitions team in Paris includes a “China Desk” composed of French and Chinese lawyers working hand in hand with our Shanghai and Hong Kong offices on matters related to China. This team in Paris team offers a useful support for European companies developing operations in China and is a key tool for Chinese companies wishing to invest in Europe and Africa.

Our Japan Desk in Paris

LPA-CGR is the sole French law firm established in Japan with a local team composed of lawyers qualified in France and Japan that has been based in Tokyo for many years. LPA-CGR avocats strengthened its ties with its Tokyo based office by launching a « Japan Desk » in Paris. The team dedicated to the « Japan Desk » in Paris also consists of lawyers qualified in France and Japan, and assists its Japanese and French clients on all their transactions, in France, Japan as well as abroad - as for all their operations in relation to Franco Japanese cooperation on the African Continent.

Renewable Energy - Infrastructure: a unique offer

Our team is one of the most active and well-known on the market for M&A transactions and financing in the renewable energy sector, with over 15 years of experience in this field. Every year, our firm works on dozens of legal due diligence, acquisition, sale, partnership, financing and refinancing transactions concerning renewable energy assets or other infrastructures, making it a key player in this business segment in France.

M&A, Technology and Innovation

Our teams have broad experience in M&A transactions involving advanced technologies, particularly in the context of transatlantic and Asian transactions. In particular, we have worked on transactions for the acquisition, sale and investment in companies specialising in communications and mobility solutions, software publishing, digital tools and media, data management technologies (big data, privacy, open data, etc.), the cyber security industry and/or compression and processing of video content.

Hubert Bazin PartnerShanghai

Hubert Bazin

Hubert Bazin
Lazhar Sahbani PartnerParisAlgiers

Lazhar Sahbani

Lazhar Sahbani
Marc Veuillot PartnerCasablanca

Marc Veuillot

Dr. Leif Gösta Gerling PartnerFrankfurt

Dr. Leif Gösta Gerling

Dr. Leif Gösta Gerling
Dr. Gerhard Schwartz PartnerMunich

Dr. Gerhard Schwartz

Dr. Gerhard Schwartz
Dr. Andreas R. Bittner PartnerFrankfurt

Dr. Andreas R. Bittner

Dr. Andreas R. Bittner
Raphaële François-Poncet PartnerDubai

Raphaële François-Poncet

Raphaële François-Poncet
Matthias Krämer PartnerFrankfurt

Matthias Krämer

Matthias Krämer
Dr. Kay Jess PartnerHamburg

Dr. Kay Jess

Dr. Kay Jess
Arnaud Depierrefeu PartnerDubaiParis

Arnaud Depierrefeu

Arnaud Depierrefeu
Pascal Mages PartnerTokyo

Pascal Mages

Pascal Mages
Thomas Schrotberger PartnerFrankfurt

Thomas Schrotberger

Thomas Schrotberger
Olivier Kirfel PartnerMunich

Olivier Kirfel

Olivier Kirfel
Dr. Bernd Spieth PartnerMunich

Dr. Bernd Spieth

Dr. Bernd Spieth
Dr. Fabian Tross PartnerMunich

Dr. Fabian Tross

Dr. Fabian Tross
Lionel Vincent PartnerTokyo

Lionel Vincent

Lionel Vincent
Ayano Kanezuka PartnerTokyo

Ayano Kanezuka

Ayano Kanezuka
Raphaël Chantelot PartnerParisShanghai

Raphaël Chantelot

Raphaël Chantelot
Arnaud Bourrut-Lacouture PartnerSingapore

Arnaud Bourrut-Lacouture

Arnaud  Bourrut-Lacouture
Andreas Feuerstein PartnerMunich

Andreas Feuerstein

Andreas Feuerstein
Bérengère Roig PartnerSingapore

Bérengère Roig

Bérengère Roig
Michael Samol PartnerParis

Michael Samol

Michael Samol
Nigel Hartridge PartnerDubai

Nigel Hartridge

Nigel Hartridge
Jean-Yves Toullec PartnerHong Kong

Jean-Yves Toullec

Jean-Yves Toullec
Ran Hu PartnerParisShanghai

Ran Hu

Ran Hu
Lina Fassi-Fihri PartnerCasablanca

Lina Fassi-Fihri

Lina Fassi-Fihri
Stéphane Erard PartnerParis

Stéphane Erard

Stéphane Erard
Bertrand Galvez PartnerParis

Bertrand Galvez

Bertrand Galvez
Ghislaine Lovet PartnerDouala/Yaoundé

Ghislaine Lovet

Ghislaine Lovet
Sandra Hundsdörfer PartnerParis

Sandra Hundsdörfer

Sandra Hundsdörfer
Nicolas Vanderchmitt PartnerHong KongParis

Nicolas Vanderchmitt

Nicolas Vanderchmitt
Fanny Nguyen PartnerShanghai

Fanny Nguyen

Fanny Nguyen
Frédéric Bailly PartnerParis

Frédéric Bailly

Frédéric Bailly
Julie Cittadini PartnerParis

Julie Cittadini

Julie Cittadini
Henrick Emeriau PartnerShanghai

Henrick Emeriau

Henrick Emeriau
Florence Trognon-Dumain PartnerParis

Florence Trognon-Dumain

Florence Trognon-Dumain
Samir Sayah PartnerAlgiersCasablancaParis

Samir Sayah

Samir Sayah
Julie Weiss CounselParis

Julie Weiss

Julie Weiss
Michelle Wong CounselParis

Michelle Wong

Michelle Wong
Andrea Hilgard CounselFrankfurt

Andrea Hilgard

Andrea Hilgard
Marie-Gabrielle du Bourblanc CounselHong KongParis

Marie-Gabrielle du Bourblanc

Marie-Gabrielle du Bourblanc
François Metz CounselParis

François Metz

François Metz
Airi Tozaki CounselParisTokyo

Airi Tozaki

Airi Tozaki
Ina von Raven, LL.M (Cornell) CounselFrankfurt

Ina von Raven, LL.M (Cornell)

Ina von Raven, LL.M (Cornell)
Morgane Morey CounselParis

Morgane Morey

Morgane Morey
Catherine Husson CounselParis

Catherine Husson

Catherine Husson
Nathalie Maier-Bridou, LL.M. Of counselFrankfurt

Nathalie Maier-Bridou, LL.M.

Nathalie Maier-Bridou, LL.M.
Dr. Arno Maier-Bridou, LL.M. (Cornell) Of counselFrankfurt

Dr. Arno Maier-Bridou, LL.M. (Cornell)

Dr. Arno Maier-Bridou, LL.M. (Cornell)
Jean Médecin Of counselTokyo

Jean Médecin

Jean Médecin
Erik Leyssens Of counselHong Kong

Erik Leyssens

Erik Leyssens
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News
Lawyer Monthly | Interview with Raphaël Chantelot and Mathieu Selva-Roudon about Vivalto Partners’ equity investment in Laboratoires Delbert - Lawyer Monthly | Interview with Raphaël Chantelot and Mathieu Selva-Roudon about Vivalto Partners’ equity investment in Laboratoires ... Our M&A practice and lawyers from China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore recognized by IFLR1000 Asia Pacific 2023 guide! - Our M&A practice and lawyers from China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore recognized by IFLR1000 Asia Pacific 2023 guide! Our 4 ... LPA-CGR avocats ranked again in the Chambers & Partners Europe Guide! - 17 March 2022 LPA-CGR avocats ranked again in the Chambers & Partners Europe Guide! Several of our practices and many lawyers ... LPA-CGR avocats again ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2022 - LPA-CGR avocats again ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2022 Our international expertise has again been recognized in the Chambers ... LPA-CGR strengthens its Hong Kong Tax and Corporate/M&A teams - LPA-CGR strengthens its Hong Kong Tax and Corporate/M&A teams with the arrival of Stéphanie Dodin and Camilla Venanzi Stéphanie ... LPA-CGR avocats again ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2021 - LPA-CGR avocats again ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2021 Our international expertise has again been recognized in the Chambers ... Best wishes for 2021 from LPA-CGR avocats -  Best wishes for 2021 from LPA-CGR avocats [video width="1920" height="1080" ... IFLR - China outbound Report | France: Land of opportunities - IFLR - China outbound Report | France: Land of opportunities France remains one of the most popular destinations for foreign direct ... Flash Info Algeria | Supplementary finance law for 2020 - 5 June 2020 Flash Info Algeria | Supplementary finance law for 2020 The Supplementary Finance Law for 2020 was published in the Official Gazette ... Contractual joint ventures: practical thoughts for foreign companies operating in the Gulf region - 3 june 2020 3 June 2020 Contractual joint ventures: practical thoughts for foreign companies operating in the Gulf region [1] The contractual ...
Publication
China Outbound Investment Guide | France takes the lead as the key jurisdiction for foreign investments in Europe - China Outbound Investment Guide | France takes the lead as the key jurisdiction for foreign investments in Europe Europe is the ... IFLR – China outbound Report | France maintains its role as a key jurisdiction for foreign investments in Europe - 9 June 2022 IFLR – China outbound Report | France maintains its role as a key jurisdiction for foreign investments in Europe Europe ... Laurence Simons Search | Sandra Hundsdörfer - Being Multi-Legal, Multi-Lingual and Multi-Cultural is a Must-Have for Cross-Border Advice - Laurence Simons Search | Sandra Hundsdörfer - Being Multi-Legal, Multi-Lingual and Multi-Cultural is a Must-Have for Cross-Border ... IFLR - China outbound Report | France: Land of opportunities - IFLR - China outbound Report | France: Land of opportunities France remains one of the most popular destinations for foreign direct ... LPA-CGR avocats is ranked again in the Global and Europe Chambers Guides - LPA-CGR avocats is ranked again in the Global and Europe Chambers Guides Many practices and individual lawyers have been ranked in the ... Fusions & Acquisitions Magazine | SMEC in M&A PE deals - SMEC in M&A PE deals A new tax "tool" is now available to buyers: reduced penalties are offered by a dedicated tax office in ... Qatar Business Law Review | Qatar’s new foreign investment law: a new regime relaxing foreign investment rules - Qatar Business Law Review | Qatar’s new foreign investment law: a new regime relaxing foreign investment rules Qatar’s new Foreign ... Sapin II law – First decision rendered by the Sanctions Commission of the French Anticorruption Agency - Sapin II law – First decision rendered by the Sanctions Commission of the French Anticorruption Agency on the control regarding ...
Event
IBA Annual Conference 2023 in Paris - IBA Annual Conference 2023 in Paris The LPA-CGR avocats’ representatives will be attending the International Bar Association Annual ... What are the new business opportunities in the Guangdong-HongKong-Macao Greater Bay Area ? - 10 octobre 2023 What are the new business opportunities in the Guangdong-HongKong-Macao Greater Bay Area ? How French companies can tap into exciting ... Webinar: Tax and legal considerations of M&A in APAC 2023 - 24 May 2023 Webinar: Tax and legal considerations of M&A in APAC 2023 The Asia Pacific region has emerged as a prime destination for M&A ... Webinar - Current trends of the M&A Landscape in Asia: Keys to a successful M&A transaction - Webinar - Current trends of the M&A Landscape in Asia: Keys to a successful M&A transaction [Webinar] LPA-CGR avocats in Asia ... How to successfully invest in North Africa - Focus on Morocco & Algeria - 15 novembre 2022 How to successfully invest in North Africa - Focus on Morocco & Algeria At the 8th edition of the TICAD (Tokyo International ... Webinar Replay | Why and how to invest in Vietnam from Hong Kong and Singapore? Latest trends and opportunities - Webinar Replay | Why and how to invest in Vietnam from Hong Kong and Singapore? Latest trends and opportunities During our last ... Webinar | Why and how to invest in Vietnam from Hong Kong and Singapore? Latest trends and opportunities - Webinar | Why and how to invest in Vietnam from Hong Kong and Singapore? Latest trends and opportunities Well integrated into the ... Seminar Visa 4Biotech Japan, in partnership with GENOPOLE, CCIFJ, JETRO and INPI - Seminar Visa 4Biotech Japan, in partnership with GENOPOLE, CCIFJ, JETRO and INPI The Japan Desk of LPA-CGR Paris office was a speaker ... Recent trends in Chinese foreign investment rules, and their impact on M&A transactions - In March 2019, the National People's Congress (NPC) adopted the new Foreign Investment Law, which aims at replacing by early 2020 the ... Smart Event - Japan, Africa, France: The prospects for success - Japan, Africa, France: The prospects for success in partnership with the CCIJF WEDNESDAY 5th OF JULY FROM 18:30 TO 21:00 Open from ...
Press release
LPA Singapore advised HAVAS on the acquisition of Klareco Communications - Singapore, 4th December 2023 LPA Singapore advised HAVAS on the acquisition of Klareco Communications LPA Singapore, part of LPA-CGR ... LPA Hong Kong and LPA Shanghai advised Altavia Group on the purchase of Sina Retail agency - LPA Hong Kong and LPA Shanghai advised Altavia Group on the purchase of Sina Retail agency LPA Hong Kong and LPA Shanghai advised ... LPA-CGR avocats and SZA advised Mutares on the acquisition of a production site for transmissions from automotive supplier Magna - Paris, 10 january 2023 LPA-CGR avocats and SZA advised Mutares on the acquisition of a production site for transmissions from ... LPA-CGR avocats strengthens its Life Sciences and Healthcare Industry Sector with the arrival of Morgane Morey as Counsel - 21 november 2022 Morgane Morey joins LPA-CGR avocats as Counsel, to strengthen the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector by bringing her ... LPA-CGR lawyers strengthens its Africa Desk with the arrival of Samir Sayah and Marc Veuillot as partners - LPA-CGR lawyers strengthens its Africa Desk with the arrival of Samir Sayah and Marc Veuillot as partners LPA-CGR avocats confirms its ... LPA-CGR avocats advised Tikehau Ace Capital in the acquisition of Visco - 20 july 2022 LPA-CGR avocats advised Tikehau Ace Capital in the acquisition of Visco LPA-CGR avocats advised Tikehau Ace Capital, a ... LPA-CGR (Hong Kong) advised Naga on the acquisition of California-based 360Sweater Co. - 12 July 2022 LPA-CGR (Hong Kong) advised Naga Group on its acquisition of 360Sweater Co., a California-based company that owns the ... LPA-CGR avocats strengthens its teams in Japan with two new partners based in Tokyo, Pascal Mages and Kosuke Oie, thus confirming its position as the leading French law firm on the Asian market - 22 May 2022 LPA-CGR avocats is pleased to announce the promotion of Pascal Mages as partner and the arrival of Kosuke Oie as partner ... LPA-CGR avocats (Hong Kong) has advised A+ International Healthcare on the sale of its activities to April - 5 mai 2022 LPA-CGR avocats (Hong Kong) has advised A+ International Healthcare on the sale of its activities to April A+ International Healthcare ... LPA-CGR avocats advised Symrise in its submission of binding offers to acquire Société Française d'Aromatiques (SFA) R. Romani® and Neroli Invest DL - LPA-CGR avocats advised Symrise in its submission of binding offers to acquire Société Française d'Aromatiques (SFA) R. Romani® and ...
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Our goal: supporting your development strategy

We advise companies and investment funds of all sizes and their executives in their M&A transactions, their restructurings and their governance.

Our team of some thirty lawyers works closely with the firm’s other legal experts, including in tax, labour, IP/IT, environment, banking and finance, energy and litigation. This allows us to offer a comprehensive assistance for all the legal issues you are facing in your projects.

Our offices in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, together with the members of our China and Japan Desks in Paris, extend our reach and enable us to assist our clients in their transactions in France and abroad.

Mergers and acquisitions
Partnerships and joint ventures
Corporate governance, corporate law
Private equity
Stock market transactions
Restructuring

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

  • Best Lawyers in France
  • Chambers Europe (France): Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market (Band 2)
  • Chambers Global (Germany): Corporate/M&A – Expertise based abroad (Spotlight)
  • Legal 500 EMEA (France): Mergers and acquisitions (Tier 4)
  • Décideurs:
    – Mergers & acquisitions: Transactions between €75 & €500 million (Excellent)
    – Africa Desk – Corporate / M&A (Excellent)
  • Option Droit & Affaires:
    – Mergers and Acquisitions > 200 M€ (3 stars)
    – Capital innovation
    – LBOs between €50 million and €300 million
    – LBO – Advising management teams
  • IFLR1000 (France): Mergers & Acquisitions