Overview
Nicolas Lafont focuses his practice on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint-venture transactions, corporate reorganizations and general corporate and commercial representation. He has led transactions in a wide range of sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor equipment, software, technology, the automotive industry, chemicals and manufacturing.
Nicolas is admitted to practice in Paris, New York and Madrid. His transactional experience extends to various countries in America, Asia and Europe.
Results
- Represented a French leading audit firm in the structuring and implementation of its alliance with five audit firms in North America.
- Represented a European car part manufacturer in its joint venture with a major French car manufacturer for the production of electrical transmissions.
- Represented a leading Italian pharmaceutical company in its EUR90 million acquisition of a French company active in the self-medication market.
- Represented a leading Japanese energy company in its EUR750 million investment in the French nuclear industry.
- Represented a European cybersecurity company in the negotiation of a joint venture to distribute its technology and products in Argentina.
- Represented a European cybersecurity company in the acquisition of the semiconductors assets of a French company offering security solutions for mobile and connected devices.
- Represented a Japanese technology company in the acquisition of a French cloud computing company.
- Represented a Japanese technology company in its minority investment in a French medical imaging company.
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in France, Insolvency & Reorganization Law, 2024
- Legal 500 EMEA, Recommended Lawyer, 2022
- Le Magazine des Affaires 2013, rising star of the French M&A legal market
Community
- International Bar Association, M&A and Latin America sections
