Publications
On the ingratitude of the financial journalist’s job (continued) – Finascope, 18/04/2023
Legal column by our partner Frank Martin Laprade.
Plus de dix ans après les faits, la Cour d’appel de Paris vient de rendre une décision dont il est bien difficile de dire si elle est favorable – ou non – aux journalistes financiers, dont la marge de manœuvre avait été sérieusement restreinte par la commission des sanctions de l’AMF en 2018, mais qui avaient reçu un soutien appréciable de la part de la Cour de Justice de l’Union Européenne (CJUE) en 2022 (1). Reste à savoir si le journaliste du Daily Mail (aujourd’hui retraité) aura l’envie – et les moyens – de poursuivre le combat juridique devant la Cour de cassation, plus pour une question de principe que pour un enjeu financier désormais limité à 10.000 euros ?
“Quelques dernières tendances de la pratique juridique des opérations de M&A”, Option Finance, May 2024
Dans un contexte global de baisse du nombre des opérations de fusion-acquisition, un basculement progressif du rapport de force au profit des acquéreurs s’est souvent opéré durant la négociation contractuelle*. Consulter l’article via le bouton : Télécharger le PDF
| CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
“Distressed M&A: How to Undertake Distressed M&A in France”, Thomson Reuters, december 2023
A Practice Note giving an overview of the legal framework applicable to distressed M&A transactions in France, with a global insight into the main features and the pitfalls specific to each situation. Read the Article : here
| CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Distressed M&A – France 2025, Lexology, december 2024
Anne Toupenay-Schueller and Ali Baydoun are annual contributors to Lexology’s “Distressed M&A” Guide. The 2025 guide focuses on : Market context and legal framework Transaction structures and sales processes Due diligence Valuation and financing Documentation Regulatory and judicial approvals Dispute resolution News and trends Read article : here
| DISTRESSED M&A
“Secured claims in French restructurings: lessons from the 2021 reforms and recent large case precedents”, JIBFL, november 2024
The treatment of secured claims in restructuring and insolvency is paramount for secured lenders whose risk-taking is based primarily on the quality of their collateral and its effectiveness in future restructuring scenarios and insolvency proceedings. Read the article : here
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY
The Dawn of a New Era in the French Duty of Vigilance’s Litigation Scene ?, LIR, September 2024
A few years after the adoption of French Corporate Duty of Vigilance law in 2017, the long-awaited Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence directive n°2024/1760 (“CSDDD”) was published on July 5, 2024, and entered into force on July 25. Read the article : here
| LITIGATION – ARBITRATION – MEDIATION
Fintech: how is the world shaping the financial innovation industry? (2024) – IBA Banking & Financial Law Committee – France
In France, there is no single set of regulation for fintechs. There is also no legal definition of fintechs. They are generally considered to be companies carrying innovative technologies in digital, artificial intelligence and data processing (big data) applied to the finance industry, where they play a role of accelerator of change, often disruptive. Read […]
| BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY
Evaluating France’s introduction of the classes of affected parties mechanism – Article by Laïd Estelle Laurent – RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY GUIDE 2024 FRANCE, 9/07/2024
The system has proved to be effective in addressing companies with business difficulties, but areas of uncertainty remain, say Laïd Estelle Laurent, Jean Delapalme, and Claire Blondel of Jeantet. To find out more, click here.
Paris | RESTRUCTURING – LAW OF COMPANIES IN DIFFICULTY
Wealthy French make post-election contingency plans – Quotes by Vincent Lazimi – Financial Times, 28/06/2024
«People are worried about a wealth tax, the end of the flat tax and potential higher taxation on salaries, as well as an overall atmosphere that is not pro-business. » To read the full article, click on the link below.
Paris | TAX
Western European lawyers play key role in navigating regulatory maze – Legal Advisory Viewer – MergerMarket – May 2024. Quotes by Karl Hepp de Sevelinges
“Deals are coming back in Western Europe, but a tough regulatory scene means it is harder than ever to get them over the line….” Link to the article
Paris | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Fida, une réforme pour le meilleur ou le pire de l’assurance – L’Agefi – Mai 2024. Citations d’Olivier Lyon Lynch
Sujet technique autant que polarisant, le projet de règlement européen de Financial Data Access (Fida) soulève interrogations et inquiétudes chez les acteurs de l’assurance. lien vers l’article
Paris | Fida, une réforme pour le meilleur ou le pire de l’assurance – L’Agefi – Mai 2024. Citations d’Olivier Lyon Lynch
Règlement MiCA – Règlement MiCA et réglementation des abus de marché – Etude par Dominique Legeais et Olivier Lyon Lynch, Revue de Droit bancaire et financier n° 5, Septembre-Octobre 2023
Research by Dominique Legeais, Professor at the Université Paris Cité and Director of CEDAG, and Olivier Lyon Lynch, lawyer – partner, Jeantet. The MiCA regulation deals with frequent market abuse. There is a repressive component and a preventive component. Essentially, the provisions are based on the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The system has been simplified […]
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY
Lamy Business law review – October 2023
The scope of seizures during authorized visits in securities law – Frank MARTIN LAPRADE Differences and similarities between home visits (administrative) and searches (criminal) – Frank MARTIN LAPRADE, Marie ROBIN website link
Paris | CAPITAL MARKETS AND STOCK EXCHANGE LAW | STOCK MARKET LITIGATION | CORPORATE CRIMINAL LAW