Dedicated to the financial services sector, Spitz Poulle Kannan houses the largest team on the French market, allowing for a comprehensive coverage of the field. Prominent French and international banks, asset management houses as well as some fintech companies notably seek out advice in relation to regulatory compliance, the launch or reorganisation of businesses, M&A transactions or in their dealing with French and EU regulators. The practice is particularly active in the banking sector, advising on banking. securities and derivatives regulations, and also handles some work in the fintech sector. The practice is co-headed by Arut KannanJean-Baptiste Poulle and Nicolas Spitz. Counsel Sandra Kahn provides key support.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Excellent, relevant, strategic legal analysis.'

  • ‘Excellence in knowledge of the sector and its latest assessments. Accessibility. Practicality.'

  • ‘Experts on regulatory subjects, fully dedicated. The service is impeccable: swift answers, well organized.'

  • ‘Nicolas Spitz is a remarkable expert on regulatory topics. He has a very detailed knowledge of the texts and regulations, but also of the soft law and of the practices of regulators.'

  • ‘They really know the law and are able to apply it in a commercial, practical, business-friendly manner. Strong connections within the French market, market players and regulators. Recommended for any innovative projects. ’

  • ‘Jean-Baptiste Poulle is simply excellent. ’

Clients clés

  • Deutsche Bank
  • Edmond de Rothschild
  • BNP Paribas
  • UniCredit
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Natixis
  • Groupe BPCE
  • Total Energies
  • La Banque Postale
  • Crédit Agricole

Points forts

  • Advising on Société Générale/ AllianceBernstein on their plan to form a joint venture.
  • Advised TA Associates on the regulatory aspects of their acquisition of a majority stake in Valoria Capital.
  • Assisted Nissan in the rebalancing of its alliance with Renault, in which Renault reduced its stake from 43.4% to 15%.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Nicolas Spitz

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Arut Kannan
Jean-Baptiste Poulle

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Sandra Kahn

Responsable de la pratique

Arut Kannan; Nicolas Spitz; Jean-Baptiste Poulle

Autres avocats clés

Sandra Khan