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Sophie Nguyen

Partner of W&S SELAS

Paris

+33 1 53 64 82 61

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Sophie conseille les entreprises françaises et internationales ainsi que les investisseurs dans leurs transactions nationales et transfrontalières. Sa pratique regroupe les fusions et acquisitions, les joint ventures et les transactions de capital investissement.

Sophie est associée au sein du département Corporate du bureau parisien de Winston & Strawn, bénéficiant d'une vaste expérience en fusions-acquisitions, transactions de capital-investissement et autres domaines du droit des sociétés, aussi bien en France qu'à l'international. Elle intervient sur une variété de sujets, incluant notamment les LBO, les joint ventures et les restructurations d'entreprises.

Elle conseille des entreprises de premier plan, des sponsors, des family offices, des investisseurs institutionnels, des sociétés de portefeuille et des équipes de direction, avec une spécialisation dans les secteurs des télécommunications, des médias et de la technologie, de la santé, de l'agroalimentaire, des services aux entreprises et de l'automobile.

Avant de rejoindre le cabinet, Sophie a débuté sa carrière dans de grands cabinets d'avocats français et internationaux et a passé plus de dix ans dans un prestigieux cabinet d'avocats américain.

Elle parle couramment français et anglais.

Questions clés

  • 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

Capacités

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

Questions clés

  • 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

Qualifications

Formation

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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    • Paris, France

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