Overview
Bertrand Delafaye advises private and listed companies, investors and investment funds on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures and other major transactions, as well as private equity and securities law matters. He also has significant experience in the international arena, cross-border and domestic joint ventures, post-closing reorganizations, and negotiation of major industrial and commercial agreements.
Bertrand regularly handles pre- and post-closing disputes in the context of M&A transactions, and advises on conflicts among shareholders and between joint venture partners.
Results
- Advised the acquirer of Corsica Ferries
- Advised Scor in the sale of one of its subsidiaries
- Advised Engie in the sale of multiple solar plants to a German fund
- Advised the Argos funds in the acquisition of Juratoys
- Advised the Argos funds in the acquisition of La Compagnie des Desserts
- Advised Rougier Group in the sale of one of its subsidiary in a restructuring context
- Advised Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on its joint bid with Siemens to create a partnership with Alstom in the energy field
- Advised Colliers on the acquisition of a control stake of AOS Studley
Recognitions
- The Legal 500 EMEA, Recommended Lawyer, 2022 – 2023
- Best Lawyers in France 2024
Credentials
Education
University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, LLM (DEA), Business Law, 1997
University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, LLM (DESS), Insurance Law, 1996
Admissions
Paris
Languages
English
French
