Stephenson Harwood

Mergers and Acquisitions - Private Equity

Focusing his practice on M&A and Private Equity transactions, Guillaume has more than 15 years' experience advising European and US investors on their inbound investments in France, whether through the acquisition of businesses or equity investments in high growth companies, and advising French corporate players in their international operations.

Much of his work is international in nature and he has a long track record of advising on cross-border transactions. He has a substantial number of international clients who he regularly advises on investments into France. Equally, he frequently advises international investors on their exits and so he understands the key points of interest to international players and how to successfully drive such deals to a conclusion.

With a significant amount of experience advising large corporate clients and private equity funds in their international transactions, he is acutely aware of the issues that typically arise in the context of M&A deals. He thrives to resolve them in a proactive and cost-effective manner, whilst securing his clients' best interests.

Guillaume focuses his practice on the technology (including telecoms) and life sciences sectors, but also has extensive experience in transactions involving the agri-food, media, and manufacturing industries. He regularly leads international transactions and quarterbacks cross-border teams of lawyers, with a particular focus on pan-European or cross-Atlantic transactions.

In an increasingly complex international legal landscape, Guillaume also advises on issues arising from foreign investment control in France as well as compliance and international sanctions in the context of M&A and  Private Equity transactions.

Guillaume speaks French and English and is a member of the Paris and New York bars.

French and English