Mergers & Acquisitions & International Structuring

We assist corporations, investment funds and family groups in cross-border transactions and international structuring, in complex and multi-jurisdictional environments.

Navigating complex transactions with legal precision and strategic insight

We advise corporates, investment funds and family-owned groups on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and international investment structures.

We act across the full transaction cycle — from structuring and negotiation through signing and closing — coordinating regulatory, tax and compliance considerations to ensure seamless execution.

We are frequently instructed on complex or sensitive transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, minority protections or political sensitivities.

Our teams deliver pragmatic, execution-focused advice designed to secure long-term value and manage risk.

Structuring and implementing of SPVs, asset and share deals, LBOs, JVs, and governance frameworks — with seamless integration of legal, tax and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Advising on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures involving listed and private companies. Expertise in complex carve-outs, group reorganisations and sector-specific compliance issues.

Supporting corporate expansion through subsidiary creation, intra-group flows, tax structuring and risk mapping — with a focus on Europe, Africa and complex multi-layered regulatory environments.

Assisting funds and family offices with capital entry, exits, IPOs and shareholder strategy. Post-deal support includes compliance with GDPR, anti-corruption laws and cybersecurity standards.

Advising on distressed M&A, underperforming asset restructurings and secondaries. Strategic support to navigate legal and reputational risks in turnaround environments.

Representative matters

Cross-Border Public Takeover of a European Technology Group

Advised a leading European IT services and software company in connection with its public takeover by a Middle Eastern strategic investor. The transaction required coordination of legal and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe and the Middle East, ensuring deal security and compliance from structuring through execution.

Strategic Joint Venture and Reverse Acquisition of a Listed Subsidiary

Advised a major international automotive group on the structuring and negotiation of a complex joint venture resulting in the reverse acquisition of a listed subsidiary. The mandate involved drafting transaction documentation and governance frameworks to align shareholder interests and secure regulatory approvals.

Cross-Border Strategic Equity Investment in the Media Sector

Advised a Middle Eastern investment platform on a strategic equity investment in a French communications group. The transaction involved tailored corporate structuring, cross-border regulatory compliance and reputational positioning in a highly visible sector.

Our Strategic Edge

• Strategic guidance from deal design to post-transaction integration.
• Deep understanding of shareholder ecosystems, including family offices, listed companies, institutional investors.
• Seamless coordination with tax and compliance experts to deliver robust, regulation-proof structures.
• Tailored legal frameworks for impact investing, philanthropic vehicles and intergenerational wealth strategies.