Cédric Chanas specializes in mergers & acquisitions and securities law.

He advises issuers and investment funds on private equity transactions, as well as French and foreign listed companies and industrial groups on M&A, restructuring and strategic projects. His practice also covers acquisition-related and stock market litigation.

He joined the firm in 2009 as an associate and became partner in 2013.

Education
  • Associate in an international law firm, 2005 – 2009
  • DESS Juriste d’Affaires – University Paris XI, 2004
  • Maîtrise in Business Law – University Paris II Panthéon-Assas, 2003
  • IEP Paris, 2001
  • Lawyer since: 2005
  • Bar admissions: Paris

Contact

Languages: French, English

Awards

LEGAL 500 EMEA 2024

France > Private equity: LBO – Leading individual

“Cedric Chanas is an exceptional lawyer who knows how to navigate complicated environments with energy and a smile.”

LEGAL 500 EMEA 2024

France > Mergers and acquisitions – Other key lawyer

“Cédric Chanas: very high level legal support.”

“Cédric Chanas is regularly involved in deals involving distressed companies, LBOs and stock market regulation.” (2023)

IFLR 1000

Highly regarded Practice area Private Equity

BEST LAWYERS

Recognized since 2014 in

  • Corporate Law Mergers and
  • Acquisitions Law
  • Private Equity Law

OPTION FINANCE

  • Financial and stock market litigation and AMF regulations ***** (2024)
  • Acquisition litigation **** (2024)

LEADERS LEAGUE

Leading

  • Litigation & Arbitration – Commercial Litigation (2024)
  • Dispute resolution – Commercial litigation (2024)
  • Restructuring & insolvency – LBO transactions in difficulty (2024)

LEADERS LEAGUE

Excellent

  • Litigation & Arbitration – Financial & equity litigation (2024)
  • Mergers & Acquisitions – Distressed M&A (2023) 
  • Private Equity – Advising management teams (2023) 
  • Mergers & Acquisitions – Stock marketcomplex or potentially contentious transactions (2023)

LEADERS LEAGUE

Highly recommended

  • Private Equity – Venture Capital (2023)

  • Dispute resolution – International arbitration (2024)

  • Africa Desk – Natural ressources and renewable energies (2024)

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