Hervé is at the forefront of corporate law in France, helping clients achieve clarity and control in strategic, cross-border transactions. As an avocat à la cour, corporate partner and co-head of our Paris global transactions group, he provides forward-looking advice that centres his clients’ commercial and strategic objectives.
With extensive experience advising listed and non-listed companies, Hervé’s hands-on approach helps his clients navigate complex M&A transactions across domestic and international markets. His deep understanding of market dynamics and regulatory pressures ensure practical solutions that anticipate and manage risk.
Hervé is also known for his strong expertise in stock market and corporate litigation. He has represented French and international corporates, public companies and the French state in relation to their most complex disputes, crafting innovative strategies that create pathways to success.
Fluent in French and English, Hervé communicates with clients across borders, offering a unique blend of global perspective and local expertise.
Advising:
- BNP Paribas Group on its exclusive negotiations with AXA for the acquisition of AXA Investment Managers, together with an agreement for a long-term partnership to manage a large part of AXA’s assets;
- La Française des Jeux in relation to its acquisition by way of public tender offer of Kindred (Unibet);
- La Poste on the sale of La Poste Telecom to Bouygues Telecom and the creation of a distribution partnership;
- Electricité de France on the acquisition of part of GE Steam Power’s nuclear power activities (“turbines Arabelles”);
- EDF on the acquisition of Framatome;
- EDF in the sale by Assystem S.A. of its 5% stake in Framatome to EDF;
- CCR in relation to the sale of a controlling stake in CCR RE (privatization) to a consortium formed by SMABTP and MACSF, following a competitive process;
- La Française des Jeux on its Initial Public Offering and privatisation process;
- Total on its US$7.45bn acquisition of Maersk Oil;
- EDF Energies Nouvelles (now EDF Energies Renouvelables) on the acquisition of Futuren (public offer) and the subsequent mandatory squeeze-out of Futuren.
- Saur on the acquisition of the Group by EQT Infrastructure; and
- Groupe ADP and its co-investors on the acquisition of a majority stake in Airport International Group, the concessionaire for the Queen Alai International Airport in Amman, Jordan.
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