Corporate – M&A

Franklin is known as the leading independent law firm in France for mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, handling an impressive body of domestic and cross-border mandates.

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

What they say

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.”
Work Highlights
Franklin advised TKH Group on the disposal of all the shares in TKH France to a holding company controlled by Argos Wityu.
Notable practitioners
Yam Atallah is a key contact for clients.
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)
Legal 500 EMEA 2024: The team is quoted in the category Mergers & Acquisitions
‘Super competent, brilliant team, very attentive, fully supportive. ’
‘They are very pro-active and available. ’
‘Responsive and deal makers.’
‘The team is solid and competent. Fast and clear.’
‘Very agile team and very focused on the specific issues of its clients, beyond the deal itself. Real relationship-building approach with a desire to help.’
‘Multi-disciplinary, committed, reliable, responsive and of good quality for intermediate-sized M&A files or legal due diligence. Quality service provided.’
Leaders League – Silver award « Mergers & acquisitions – Mid to large » – 2024