Comprehensive support at every stage of the process

The firm's lawyers assist their clients throughout M&A operations, particularly in the context of:

• acquisitions and sales of companies, Private Equity;
• mergers, spin-offs, and restructurings;
• business transfers and corporate succession planning;
• fundraising organization;
• reorganizations of groups and holdings.

The proposed support includes:

• the establishment of a sales or acquisition strategy;
• the conduct of legal audits (due diligence), data room analysis;
• the negotiation of the terms of the operation;
• the drafting and securing of contractual documentation (LOI, SPA, shareholder agreements, guarantees, etc.);
• the management of post-closing aspects.

Proven sector-specific expertise, across all sectors

The firm has developed particular expertise in the hotel and para-hotel sector (short-term rentals), and the lawyers at Concordes have in-depth knowledge of this industry both at the regulatory and operational levels.

In the context of operations involving hotel establishments or companies active in Hospitality, we are pleased to offer you our recognized expertise and knowledge:

• the operating conditions of the hotel business;
• the operational risks specific to the sector;
• the regional regulations applicable to tourist accommodation;
• the conditions for approval, authorization, and classification of establishments;
• requirements relating to fire safety, accessibility and consumer protection ;
• the requirements related to privacy protection and control and security systems.

A cross-functional and business-focused approach

Transfer operations, mergers and acquisitions involve multiple legal issues.

Concordes therefore adopts a cross-cutting approach, integrating in particular:

• corporate law;
• commercial and contractual law;
• labor law, particularly during business transfers or reorganizations;
• intellectual property law, particularly regarding trademarks and intangible assets;
• real estate law;
• the standards and regulations specific to the activity being carried out (fire safety, ...);
• the issues of governance and relationships between shareholders.

This approach allows us to offer clients a comprehensive view of the operation, taking into account both the immediate legal impacts and the medium- and long-term consequences.

A pragmatic and reassuring approach

True to the spirit ofConcordes™, the firm favors a pragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented approach, in close collaboration with the leaders, investors, and other advisors involved in the operation.

The goal is to provide high value-added legal support, combining legal security, operational efficiency, and a deep understanding of economic issues, in order to enable each client to conduct their growth or transfer operations under the best conditions.