Corporate – Fusions & Acquisitions (1)

Corporate – M&A

We lead work for domestic and overseas corporations and alternative capital providers.  We advise on the full range of public and private M&A, minority and majority investments in a corporate and/or private equity context, restructurings and strategic alliances.  Our 25-lawyer strong corporate/M&A team offers deep experience and innovation, providing strategic, legal and commercial counsel to the highest global standard.  Clients of our corporate/M&A team also benefit from the strength of our other practice areas offering support in banking & finance, tax, employment, competition and disputes.

  • Public & Private Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Securities Laws
  • Corporate
  • Corporate Governance
  • Restructuring & Strategic Alliances
  • Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – The team is quoted in the category Mergers & Acquisitions
    ‘They are very experienced and have a commercial and proactive attitude.’
    ‘Lionel Lesur is extremely helpful and a trustworthy person. Excellent lawyer and professional.’
    ‘Rigour and engagement.’
  • Chambers France 2025 – Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    What the Team is Known For
    Franklin houses a strong team able to advise clients on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. The team possesses expertise in handling domestic and cross-border LBO transactions. Its clients hail from the healthcare, technology, financial services and real estate sectors.
    Strengths
    ‘Franklin has a broad set of skills.’
    ‘The team showed good technical knowledge across a wide range of fields, a sound commercial approach and a strong ability to create and build relationships.’
  • Leaders League – Gold award « Mergers & acquisitions – Mid to large » – 2025
  • Leaders League 2024 – The team is ranked in the “Transactions between €75m and €500m” (Leading) categorie of the M&A Guide
  • Option Droit & Affaires 2024 – The team is quoted among the leading firms for M&A deals under 200 million euros ranking (4 stars)
  • Leaders League – Silver award « Mergers & acquisitions – Mid to large » – 2024