M&A expert joins Paris office
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has announced that Olivier Diaz, one of France's most highly regarded corporate and M&A practitioners, will join its Paris office as a partner to further enhance the firm’s market-leading M&A transactions capabilities. He also will become part of the firm's global corporate group.
Olivier was most recently an M&A partner at a leading French firm, where his practice focused on public takeovers, private equity and corporate matters. He has advised on some of the largest and most complex M&A transactions over the past decade in France.
Armand Grumberg, head of the firm's European M&A practice, says: “We are delighted that Olivier is joining us. His depth of practice makes him a great fit for Skadden, and his breadth of experience will be of great value to our clients.”
Skadden executive partner Eric Friedman says: “Olivier Diaz's experience handling large, complex, domestic and multinational deals will be of tremendous value to our French practice. Hiring Olivier underscores the firm's commitment to further developing our core practices in Paris, and, more generally, in Europe.”
Olivier adds: “Skadden's global footprint and leading M&A practice provide an unparalleled platform for continuing to expand my practice. I am thrilled to be joining the team.”
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