Marc Lefèvre

Lefèvre & Associates

• Leading the M&A department with 6 associates — 25 transactions/year averaging €150M in deal value
• Advising Private Equity funds (Ardian, Eurazeo) on mid-cap LBO transactions
• Launched a restructuring advisory practice for distressed companies, generating €800K in additional revenue
• Built an international partner network covering 15 European jurisdictions

Gide Loyrette Nouel

• Advised on 40+ M&A transactions across tech, healthcare and energy sectors
• Drafted and negotiated SPAs (Share Purchase Agreements) for transactions up to €500M
• Coordinated multidisciplinary due diligence teams (legal, tax, employment, IP) of 15+ people
• Advised LVMH Group on a strategic acquisition in the hospitality sector

Bredin Prat

• Corporate governance advisory for SBF 120 listed companies
• Drafted shareholders' agreements and organized extraordinary general meetings
• Assisted on 3 IPOs on Euronext Paris
• Published 5 articles in Revue des Sociétés and Bulletin Joly Sociétés

Buy-side advisory for the strategic acquisition of a listed French industrial group. Led the full due diligence process, negotiated the SPA and provided 12-month post-closing support.

Advised the CEO through a safeguard proceeding and partial divestiture plan. Negotiated with creditors, coordinated with the court-appointed administrator and secured employment.

Advised Ardian on a secondary LBO of a mid-cap healthcare company. Legal and tax structuring, management package design and post-investment governance.