Anne Bagamery is the Paris-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in France and elsewhere in Europe. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter: @abagamery.
August 29, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper to Expand Private Equity Team in Paris With Partner, 2 AssociatesThe arrivals are the latest in a series of recent moves by firms to bolster their deal teams in the busy French private equity market.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
August 26, 2022 | International Edition
Gide Advises Babybel Maker on China AcquistionGroupe Bel, based near Paris, is acquiring 70% of the share capital of Shandong Junjun Cheese Co, to expand its reach in a growing domestic market for dairy products in China.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
August 24, 2022 | International Edition
Cleary Advises on First-Ever ESG Bonds for Saint-GobainThe €1.5 billion issue, including €500 million in sustainability-linked bonds, is the latest in the burgeoning global market for ESG-related corporate financing.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
August 16, 2022 | International Edition
The Fightback: How Big Law Is Helping Europe's Major Football Clubs Through Tough TimesAfter two years of COVID losses, soccer bosses are attempting to regroup with the help of deep-pocketed investors and their Big Law advisers.
By Anne Bagamery
6 minute read
August 10, 2022 | International Edition
A 'Difficult Moment' or 'Good for the Industry'? Italy Partners Assess Draghi's ResignationThe downfall of Mario Draghi's government has unsettled the Italian business and financial communities. But lawyers say other economic factors such as the strength of the dollar could offset concerns.
By Anne Bagamery
5 minute read
August 02, 2022 | International Edition
US Elites Line Up as French Football Gets €1.5B Private Equity BoostCVC Capital Partners is helping the governing body of French professional football establish a commercial subsidiary to lift revenue.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 27, 2022 | International Edition
Freshfields, K&L Gates Drill into €3B Stanley Black & Decker DealThe deal is the latest in a string of recent transactions at the high end of the M&A market on the continent.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
July 26, 2022 | International Edition
Cleary Gottlieb Brought in as France Nears €10B EDF NationalizationThe proposed tender offer reflects the government's desire to further energy independence in the wake of the war in Ukraine.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 22, 2022 | International Edition
Elite Line-Up Brings Home Latest Multibillion-Euro MergerThe all-share deal, in which two travel-related merchants will combine, is an indication of continuing action in selective sectors of M&A even as the market slows down.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
July 21, 2022 | International Edition
HSF Refreshes Paris Leadership, Names Office Managing PartnerThe firm's Paris office is growing in profile, having this week acted on an €8 billion Airbus deal.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read