PAI partners acquires ADB, the world’s leading airfield lighting technology company, from Montagu Private Equity.

Paris office advises the sponsors in the €1.8 billion Nîmes-Montpellier high-speed railway bypass public-private partnership (PPP) project.

European Commission authorizes French State aid package for the rescue of troubled PSA Peugeot Citroën group.

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PAI partners agrees to acquire leading French industrial supply distribution company IPH from Investcorp.

Firm assists Recordati in the negotiation of the exclusive rights to license Graspa from Erytech.

Newly issued French bond will provide local authorities the opportunity to finance public investments previously stalled by liquidity crunch.

AXA Private Equity provides additional €100 million bond financing to support the development of Ceva Santé Animale, a global veterinary health company.

French sovereign fund Fonds Stratégique d’Investissement makes $150 million minority investment in CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping group.

Latest transaction increases the size of the company’s bonds loan to an aggregate €480 million.

Belgium-based investment company Sofina agrees to acquire minority interest in international event planning group.

Mr. Cohen joins the firm as a partner in the Corporate and Financial Services Department, effective September 3, 2012.

Firm assists French real estate company on new financing structure.

The General Court of the European Union confirms €450 million subsidy for France Télévisions is compatible with State aid rules.

CMA CGM Group and parent company Merit agree to sell La Compagnie du Ponant to Bridgepoint.

A Willkie cross-border team represents Aquiline Capital Partners LLC in its acquisition of a majority interest in Paris-based BI-SAM Technologies, the leading provider of data management to the asset management industry.

Mergermarket ranks Willkie #1 among leading firms advising on U.S. buyouts during the first half of 2012, based on combined deal value.

Paris office represents the sponsors on the 25-year public-private partnership (PPP) project to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Nîmes-Montpellier high speed railway bypass.

Bonduelle Group, the world’s leading producer of processed vegetables, announces the signing of a €300 million revolving credit facility over 5 years, redeemable at maturity date.

Air Liquide, the world’s leading producer of gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and rare gases, successfully completes a private placement of senior unsecured notes.

A European Union court slashes EC antitrust fines imposed upon Willkie client by 42 percent.

Elior, Europe’s third-largest provider of contracted food services, acquires Vannes, France-based Ansamble.

Mr. Payan recognized in French financial newspaper Les Echos as Best Lawyers’ 2012 leading private equity practitioner in Paris.

Global chemical producer Arkema issues Euronext Paris-listed bonds.

Faiveley Transport, one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-tech components for rail systems, announces $75 million notes issue.

Legal publisher IFLR recognizes Willkie for overall excellence in the area of private equity and for its lead role in PAI partners’ $1.1 billion sale of its stake in Yoplait, at the 2012 Europe Awards.

India-based Varroc Group agrees to acquire Visteon Corp.’s automotive lighting business for $92 million in cash.

Law360 honors Willkie for its significant accomplishments and extensive range of services in the area of private equity.

French publications Option Finance and Option Droit & Affaires profile Mr. Payan as France’s leading private equity attorney for 2011.

Arkema, France’s leading chemicals producer, announces plans to divest of its vinyl products businesses to Switzerland-based Klesch Group.

Kiloutou announces the acquisition of equipment rental specialist BM Location from Group Monnoyeur.

The 13-year partnership (including 2 years of construction) represents an aggregate amount of €2.7 billion in revenue for client Ecomouv’ with a total investment cost of €650 million.

European Commission approval clears way for closing of Teva Pharmaceutical’s deal to acquire Cephalon, Inc.

Willkie advises Ipsos and its reference shareholder, LT Participations, on all debt financing aspects of the transaction.

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG and Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. agree to merger of equals to create a leading, global specialty insurance and reinsurance company with $8.5 billion in capital.

PAI reaches exclusivity agreement to sell its controlling stake in French loan insurance broker CEP to J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC.

Sodexo, the NYSE Euronext Paris-listed leader in comprehensive services solutions, closes on $600 million private placement of senior unsecured notes.

French and German telephone companies’ joint venture to purchase equipment expected to yield savings of €1.3 billion after three years of implementation.

PAI partners and Sagard Private Equity reach agreement whereby PAI will acquire equipment-hire company Kiloutou from Sagard SAS.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. signs agreement with The Procter & Gamble Company to combine their over-the-counter consumer health care businesses in all markets outside of North America.

$1.1 billion deal meets seller’s price while providing structural guarantees to remaining co-owner.

Firm advises on the financing and public law aspects of the Public Private Partnership between the city of Nice and the consortium Nice Eco Stadium.

Willkie advises on French legal aspects of PAI partners’ pending sale of Kwik-Fit Group Ltd. to Japanese trading house Itochu Corp.

Bain Capital sells its majority stake in Novacap to AXA Private Equity for approximately €240 million.

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Paris office assisted on PFI’s "Europe Power Deal of the Year" (Exeltium) and "Europe Telecoms Deal of the Year" (GSM-R).

Arkema announces planned acquisition of the Coatings Resins (Cray Valley and Cook Composite Polymers) and Photocure Resins (Sartomer) businesses of Total SA.

Teva agrees to acquire Théramex and related companies from Merck Serono.

The Turnaround Management Association recognizes the extraordinary turnaround of legendary French ski manufacturer Skis Rossignol SAS.

Willkie recognized for its role in providing multidisciplinary counsel to Oaktree Capital Management, which led the massive financial restructuring of the SGD Group.

Teva’s acquisition of Germany’s second largest generics producer expected to close in the near future.

EC upholds law that created financing plan to help France Télévisions cover public service costs, taking into consideration the progressive removal of advertising.

France’s Supreme Court holds French broadcaster’s strategy for distributing exclusive content did not amount to unfair competition in violation of consumer legislation.

Global energy management company Schneider Electric launches two bond issues with respect to its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program for a total amount of €800 million.

French aircraft company Groupe Latécoère obtains approval for financial restructuring and conciliation principle guaranteed by the Toulouse commercial court.

French court dismisses challenge brought by three privately owned French broadcasters with respect to European Commission’s authorization of €150 million subsidy to France Télévisions.

The Paris Court of Appeal quashes the French Antitrust Authority’s authorization to inspect Amaury Group’s premises.

Acquisition is being made through Montefiore Investment managed funds.

BeCapital Private Equity SCA SICAR, a Luxembourg-based regulated vehicle dedicated to investments in cleantech companies, completes first investment in France.

Firm advises Toreador on agreement with Hess Oil France SAS on matters including the co-holding of the different exploration permits held by Toreador in the Paris basin and the investment by Hess of up to $120 million in a work program.

Vilmorin & Cie, a subsidiary of Limagrain, forms a strategic alliance with Arcadia Biosciences, an agricultural technology company based in Davis, California.

Thierry Laloum, Amir Jahanguiri and Vincent Brenot have joined the firm, effective May 1, 2010.

Paris restructuring group honored for advising on nine major matters with a combined value of almost €4.7 billion.

Delphi Holdings LLP completes acquisition of substantially all of Delphi Corporation’s global core businesses as part of the consummation of the Delphi Corporation Modified Plan of Reorganization.

The unprecedented award against Casino, the giant French retailer, enforces the Baud Family’s right to sell its €500 million minority stake in Franprix and Leader Price retail chains.

e.n.o. energy sells a portfolio of six wind farms to Dutch investor DIF Renewable Energies, and acquires a portfolio of 17 wind farms in development from French wind park developer Energie Eolienne France.

The firm enhances bankruptcy and litigation practices in Paris by welcoming leading French specialist, Maurice Lantourne and his team.