Sophie Nguyen
Partner of W&S SELAS
Sophie advises French and international companies and investors on their domestic and cross-border transactions. Her practice encompasses mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity transactions.
Key Matters
- Advised Forvia, a leading technology company in the automotive industry, in connection with:
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- the sale of its exhaust aftertreatment business in Europe and the US to Cummins
- Symbio, a joint venture co-owned with Michelin and Stellantis
- its strategic partnership and investment in Parrot Automotive
- the sale of its automotive exteriors business to Plastic Omnium
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- Advised Eurazeo PME in connection with the LBO of Sevetys Group, one of the largest vet clinic in France
- Advised Mérieux Equity Partners on:
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- its investment in DomusVi, one of the leading operators in the medical and social sector in Europe
- its acquisition alongside ICG of Doc Generici, an Italian pharmaceutical company sold by CVC Capital Partners
- its acquisition alongside IK Partners of Mabtech AB, a Swedish biotech specialized in antibodies.
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- Advised Meeschaert Group, a French family-owned private bank operating in the asset management solutions, in connection with the sale of Financière Meeschaert to LFPI
- Advised Cobepa in connection with:
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- the LBO of the Gerflor group
- the LBO and sale of Exclusive Networks
- the acquisition of a minority stake in Groupe Babilou
- the LBO of Socotec France
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- Advised Ebro Foods in connection with the sale of Panzani to CVC Capital Partners
- Advised Hg in connection with the LBO of Septeo group, a European leader in LegalTech based in France
- Advised Bluestar Adisseo Company, a world leader in feed additives for animal nutrition, in connection with a joint venture established in China with Calysta
- Advised Frans Bonhomme, supported by its main shareholder Centerbridge Partners, in connection with the acquisition of DMTP, a Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France's subsidiary.
- Advised Swedish Steel AB in connection with the acquisition of Abraservice from Jacquet Metal Group.
- Advised Toshiba Medial Systems in connection with the acquisition of Olea Medical.