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Sophie Nguyen

Partner of W&S SELAS

Paris

+33 1 53 64 82 61

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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.

Sophie is a partner in the Paris office with extensive experience in M&A, private equity transactions and other corporate law concerns, both in France and internationally, and handles a broad spectrum of matters, including LBO’s, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.

She advises leading companies, sponsors, family offices, institutional investors, portfolio companies and management teams with a focus in telecommunications, media and technology, healthcare, food & beverage, business services and automotive sectors.

Prior to joining the Firm, Sophie began her career in major French and international business law firms and spent more than ten years at a prestigious American law firm.

She is fluent in English and French.

Key Matters

  • Advised Forvia, a leading technology company in the automotive industry, in connection with:
      • 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
  • Advised Eurazeo PME in connection with the LBO of Sevetys Group, one of the largest vet clinic in France
  • Advised Mérieux Equity Partners on:
      • 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.
  • 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:
      • 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
  • 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.
Recent Experience
Winston advises Downtown Paris on its acquisition by Publicis Groupe
Winston assists Milexia in Acquiring Cabcongroup
Winston advises Ardian on its acquisition of a majority stake in Alstef Group
Winston advises Chabé in acquiring a majority stake in Palazzi Agency S.r.l.
Winston assists Eurazeo in the financing of Vulcain Ingénierie's fourth LBO

Capabilities

Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Automotive & Mobility
Health Care
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Food & Beverage

Key Matters

  • Advised Forvia, a leading technology company in the automotive industry, in connection with:
      • 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
  • Advised Eurazeo PME in connection with the LBO of Sevetys Group, one of the largest vet clinic in France
  • Advised Mérieux Equity Partners on:
      • 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.
  • 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:
      • 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
  • 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.
Recent Experience
Winston advises Downtown Paris on its acquisition by Publicis Groupe
Winston assists Milexia in Acquiring Cabcongroup
Winston advises Ardian on its acquisition of a majority stake in Alstef Group
Winston advises Chabé in acquiring a majority stake in Palazzi Agency S.r.l.
Winston assists Eurazeo in the financing of Vulcain Ingénierie's fourth LBO

Credentials

Education

Lawyer since 2011, Sophie holds a Master's degree in International Business Law (Aix-Marseille III University), and a Diploma in Legal Studies (University of Manchester).

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