Winston & Strawn Paris lawyers have contributed to the latest edition of the Chambers Healthcare M&A Global Practice Guide for 2025, specifically focusing on the France chapter. The team includes Gilles Bigot, Julie Vern Cesano-Gouffrant, Annie Maudouit, and Edouard de Rancher.
The guide provides comprehensive legal information across more than a dozen key jurisdictions. It addresses market trends and various aspects of establishing healthcare start-ups, such as early-stage financing and venture capital. Additionally, it covers IPOs, private sales, spin-offs, and acquisitions of listed companies. This includes discussions on stakebuilding, documentation, squeeze-out mechanisms, certain funds requirements, and deal protection measures.
Furthermore, the guide delves into regulatory requirements involving antitrust laws, foreign investment reviews, data privacy concerns, disclosure obligations, and the duties of directors.
Readers are encouraged to explore the full France chapter for detailed insights.