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Private Equity OVERVIEW OF OUR PRACTICE IN FRANCE
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Table of Contents

Introducing DLA Piper 4

Our Private Equity Practice 5

Main Clients 7

Recent Deals 8

Our Teams 14

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Introducing DLA Piper

Our offices in the world

Local Focus, Global ReachDLA Piper is a global law firm located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs anywhere in the world. Our locally and internationally trained lawyers represent more clients in a broader range of geographies and practice areas than any other law firm.

Our core practices include Corporate, Employment, Finance, Intellectual Property and Technology, Litigation, Arbitration and Regulatory, Real Estate, Restructuring and Tax.

In Paris, DLA Piper has 175 lawyers specializing in all sectors of business law.

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Our Private Equity PracticeGlobal Private Equity StrengthWith more than 200 lawyers worldwide, the Private Equity practice group not only has the necessary infrastructure to provide comprehensive advice to our clients, but also broad experience in advising clients on complex cross- border private equity transactions. We act for clients of all sizes on some of the world’s most complex private equity transactions. We advise private equity firms, management teams and acquisition finance providers on all aspects of domestic and international private equity transactions, as well as investors on investments in third- party funds.

Our international Private Equity practice has been recognised as an active practice for buyouts. The track record we have developed through executing more deals than most other law firms means we are able to deliver high quality commercial advice to our clients who benefit from the efficiencies derived from our experience.

We work together on a daily basis in teams which – for location and sector – are optimally adapted to the client and the relevant matters. This is always reflected in a rapid and smooth handling of transactions.

Our Private Equity ExpertiseThe French Private Equity practice group at DLA Piper advises national and international private equity firms, acquisition finance providers and management teams on all their activities on the French market and in all economic sectors.

Our lawyers in the Private Equity practice group have long-term experience and an extensive knowledge of the private equity market. This is combined with a deep understanding of our clients’ business needs, which enables us to provide an extensive, constructive and innovative advice on private equity transactions. Their experience covers all aspects of the Private Equity lifecycle, including:

• Fund structuring:• legal, regulatory and tax advice• choice of jurisdiction (France,

Luxembourg, …)• fund documentation• management and advisory

agreements• carried interest arrangements

• Equity investment:• preliminary agreements

(confidentiality agreements, letter of intent, term sheets)

• legal, tax and labour due diligence

• legal and tax acquisition structure

• sale and purchase agreements (share deal, asset deal)

• investment agreements, including shareholders agreement

• closing• Financing structures and

documentation (senior, mezzanine, high yield, unirate)

• Structuring of management participation and incentive schemes

• Portfolio management• Pre-insolvency restructuring

(equity increase, shareholder loans, debt buy-back, debt-equity swaps, renegotiation of financial covenants, waivers)

• Exit (pre-sale-restructuring, flotation, trade sales, secondary buyouts)

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Our Private Equity Practice

#4 in Small Mid-Cap transactions (up to €150 million), with a total value of €1719 million.

MAGAZINE DES AFFAIRES 2018

#1 by volume of M&A deals in France 2018. by volume of M&A deals globally 2019 – 2010 for number of European Private Equity deals in 2019 – 2010.

MERGERMARKET

“ The team has a continuous understanding of our needs and brings in specialists with the relevant expertise.

An efficient team with a results orientated approach”.BAND 2 PRIVATE EQUITY – CHAMBERS & PARTNERS EUROPE 2018

“ DLA Piper is a market leader for mid-cap deals and is increasingly earning large cap mandates”.TIER 2 PRIVATE EQUITY – THE LEGAL 500 EMEA 2018

“ European M&A Mid- Market Legal Adviser of the year 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007”. FT & MERGERMARKET EUROPEAN M&A AWARDS

5 star ranking Option Finance 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015

“ The team has a continuous understanding of our needs and brings in specialists with the relevant expertise”.BAND 2 PRIVATE EQUITY – CHAMBERS & PARTNERS EUROPE 2016

“ DLA Piper is a leading firm for Mid-Cap LBO transactions and has a great funds client base. Highly recognised”.TIER 2 PRIVATE EQUITY – THE LEGAL 500 EMEA 2015

“ Ranked #1 globally for the number of private equity and venture capital deals negotiated and closed in 2012, 2011 and 2010”.DOW JONES PRIVATE EQUITY ANALYST

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#1 Private Equity Law Firm of the Year.

“GRANDS PRIX 2019 DE PRIVATE EQUITY MAGAZINE“

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Main Clients

• Ardian

• Abénex Capital

• Blackstone

• Weinberg Capital Partners

• LBO France

• ING Capital

• L Catterton Europe

• Bridgepoint

• The Carlyle Group

• Proark Koncern

• Andera Partners

• IK Investment Partners

• Montefiore Investment

• ACE Management

• Vespa Capital

• Dyal Capital Partners

• Clayton, Dublier & Rice

• Cobalt Capital

• Bpifrance

• H.I.G. Capital

• Orium Ui Gestion

• Richmond Park Partners

• Cube Infrastructure

• Newfund

• Goldman Sachs

• Cathay Capital

• Montagu Private Equity

• Meeschaert Capital Partners

Private Equity Sponsors

• ICG

• Capzanine

• Ares Management Limited

• Idinvest

• Blubay Asset Management

• Céréa Mezzanine

Unitranche/ Mezzanine Providers

• Caisse d’épargne

• Banco Espirito Santo

• CIC

• Crédit Agricole

• Société Générale

• Banque Palatine

• Natixis

• BNP Paribas

• BRED

• Neuflize OBC

Financial Institutions

• 21 Centrale Partners

• Abénex

• Access Capital Partners

• Alpha Group

• Altamir

• Antin Infrastructure Partners

• Apax Partners

• Ardian

• Astorg

• Axa Real Estate

• BlackFin

• BNP Private

• Equity BPIfrance

• Bridgepoint

• Cathay Capital

• Céréa Partenaire

• Chequers

• Demeter

• Essling Capital

• Eurazeo PME

• EMZ Partners

• Rothschild – Five

• Arrows IFE Mezzanine

• InfraVia

• Iris Capital

• L Catterton

• Latour Capital

• LGT

• Meridiam

• MML Capital Naxicap

• PAI

• Proparco

• Quadrille Qualium

• Investissement

• Quilvest Private Equity

• respons Ability

• Sagard

• SPE Capital

• Tell

Fund Creation and Fund Tax Structuring

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Recent DealsManufacturing• Advising LION CAPITAL in

the context of the acquisition of Crafts Group Ltd (DMC), comprising a portfolio of European needlecrafts brands (2019)

• Advising ORIUM in the context of the sale of Sotep to Mannesmann Stainless Tubes, subsidiary of Salzgitter group, the second-largest German steelmaker (2018)

• Advising FINANCIERE SOTRALU in the context of the acquisition of GNS (2018)

• Advising MARLE INTERNATIONAL HOLDING SAS in the context of the acquisition of SMB Holding SA, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of orthopedic implants (2017)

• Advising HIVEST CAPITAL PARTNERS in the context of the acquisition of Eolane, a leading subcontractor in France in the field of electronics (2017)

• Advising VESPA CAPITAL in the context of its sale of SDS to Industries & Finances. SDS is the French co-leader in the B2B distribution of spare parts for household appliances (2017)

• Advising INGEFIN, GE CAPITAL and BPIFRANCE in the context of the sale of AD Industrie, a French manufacturer of complex, critical sub-assemblies and components for the aerospace defense and energy markets (2016)

• Advising ABENEX CAPITAL in the context of its sale of Vulcanic, a specialized producer of electrical heating and cooling systems for industrial applications (2016)

• Advising BPI FRANCE in the context of its minority investment in the Mirion Group, a global provider of radiation detection, measurement, and monitoring products and services to the nuclear, defense, and medical industries, controlled by Charterhouse Capital Partners LLC (2016)

• Advising THE CARLYLE GROUP and the management of Marle International SAS in the context of the sale of Marle International, a French manufacturer of orthopedic prosthetics, to IK Investment Partners (2016)

• Advising SUN CAPITAL regarding a Unitranche financing for the acquisition of Flexitech Holding SAS, the leading global designer and supplier of hydraulic brake hoses to the automotive industry (2015)

• Advising VULCANIC GROUP, a specialized designer and manufacturer of temperature measurement, control and regulation equipment, in the context of the debt refinancing of the group (2015)

• Advising LBO FRANCE in the context of the sale of Rocamat Group, the market leader in the extraction, working, sales and instillation of limestone, to Belmert Capital (2015)

• Advising COBALT CAPITAL in the context of the sale of Barat Group, a French leader in wine label printing to the US listed group Multi-Color Corporation, the world leader in the sector (2015)

• Advising SAFIC-ALCAN, one of the major European players in the distribution of specialty chemicals, particularly for the rubber industry, owned by Parquest Capital, in the context of its sale to its management, who took a majority control position, supported by Sagard and Euromezzanine (2015)

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Infrastructure, Construction & Transport• Advising the founders and

management of CIRCET, French leader of the construction and maintenance of telecom infrastructure in the context of sale of their participation in Advent International (2018)

• Advising MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT and the management team of VOYAGEURS DU MONDE group (French leader in organized travels and adventure travels) in the framework of the minority stake acquisition by CM-CIC Investissement (2018)

• Advising ABENEX in the context of its investment as a minority shareholder in LP Promotion, a real estate development group (2017)

• Advising COBALT CAPITAL in the context of the sale of TCS Group, specialized in express delivery of documents and packages in France, to Meeschart Capital Partners (2017)

• Advising SOLID ROCK PROPERTY SAS in the context of the acquisition by D-Marine Investments Holding BV (Dogus Holding) of 33,33% of the shares of Solid Rock Property SAS (2015)

• Advising EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD INVESTMENT PARTNERS in the context of the acquisition of Rougnon Group (2015)

Life Sciences • Advising THE CARLYLE GROUP

in the context of its acquisition of a majority stake in LPG Systems, the specialist manufacturer of non-surgical aesthetic and physiotherapy devices (2018)

• Advising BRIDGEPOINT in the context of its acquisition of a majority stake in the HTL Biotechnology Group, a world leader regarding the production of hyaluronic acid (2018)

• Advising CISBIO GROUP, which is owned by Abénex, for the refinancing of part of its financial debt (2017)

• Advising MONTAGU PRIVATE EQUITY in the context of the refinancing of Arkopharma, specialized in natural therapeutic health products (2017)

• Advising ARDIAN in the context of the acquisition of UNITHER, world-leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) in single unit dosage forms (2017)

• Advising ABENEX in the context of its acquisition of Cisbio Bioassays, a leading biotechnology company specialized in pharmaceutical research and in vitro diagnostics (2016)

• Advising MEESCHAERT PRIVATE EQUITY in the context of the acquisition of Arjowiggins Healthcare, leader in sterilization packaging solutions under the brands Sterimed and Sterisheet (2016)

• Advising VESPA CAPITAL in the context of the acquisition of ATI, a family operated business specializing in the creation and manufacturing of human cremation furnaces, waste incinerators (hospital, animal and industrial) and filtration systems (2016)

• Advising BRIDGEPOINT in the context of the restructuring of the debt and equity and the sale of the Acteon group, a leading player in the design, manufacture and distribution of small equipment, imaging systems, and consumables for the dental sector (2015 – 2016)

• Advising ISALTIS in the context of its increase of capital from CM-CIC Capital Privé and Orium (2015)

• Advising T. ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES, Inc. in connection with the financing of Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France-based molecular nuclear medicine company Advanced Accelerator Applications S.A (2015)

Education• Advising ANDERA PARTNERS in

the context of the acquisition of Skill & You, a leader in distance learning in the French market, alongside its management, from a consortium of investors led by 21 Centrale Partners (2018)

• Advising MCP EDUCATION S.A R.L.(METRICS CAPITAL) in the sale of its majority stake in Domia Groupe to IK Investment Partners (2018)

• Advising BPIFRANCE in the context of its investment in La Maison Bleue, a group of private children’s nurseries and day care centres (2016)

• Advising MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT on the sale of Demos, a French listed company specializing in providing learning solutions to companies, SAS to Hong Kong Weidong Cloud Education Group, specialized in internet education (2016)

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Technology• Advising CARLYLE in the

context of the acquisition of Euro Techno Com (the ETC group), a one-stop shop value-added distributor of passive and active telecom equipment (2019)

• Advising ANDERA PARTNERS and BPI FRANCE in the context of the sale of A2iA group, a leading company specialized in artificial intelligence and image analysis, to the american group Mitek (2018)

• Advising THE CARLYLE GROUP in the context of the acquisition of HGH Infrared Systems, specialist provider of infrared technology solutions, alongside its management (2018)

• Advising CATHAY CAPITAL and ORBIMED in the context of the sale of their participation in Echosens to Astorg (2018)

• Advising the founders and the managers of CIRCET in the context of the exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of Circet (2018)

• Advising CUBE in the context of the acquisition of DST Telecomunicações (2018)

• Advising CIRCET in the context of its participation in Capcom, a leading company in the video game industry (2017)

• Advising LINK MOBILITY GROUP ASA in the context of the acquisition of Netmessage, a leader in multichannel digital communication (2017)

• Advising MALTEM CONSULTING GROUP in the context of the acquisition of Omnilog, specialized in the study and development of computer applications (2017)

• Advising SYMPHONY TECHNOLOGY GROUP in the context of the acquisition by its portfolio company Ventiv Technology of Effisoft Ltd and Webrisk, companies specialized in the RMIS business (2017)

• Advising the CARLYLE GROUP in the context of the acquisition of Prima Solutions SA, a company active in the digitalized insurance sector (2017)

• Advising EVERNEX in the context of the acquisition of TTS France, a company specialized in magnetic and optical backup solutions and CAT Sistemas, a Spanish company specialized in IT solutions and support for all types of industries (2017)

• Advising EXPEREO in the context of the acquisition of Border 6, a creator of market-leading technology in Internet performance-based routing (2017)

• Advising BPIFRANCE in the context of the investment in the OT Morpho group, a global leader in digital security, identification technologies, biometrics and identity solutions (2017)

• Advising THE CARLYLE GROUP in the context of its acquisition of Nexeya Services, an electronic equipment manufacturer and expert in the maintenance of IT infrastructure (2016)

• Advising THE CARLYLE GROUP in the context of its acquisition of Cap Vert Finance, an IT hardware life-cycle management company, from Eurazeo (2015)

• Advising DZETA CONSEIL in the context of the acquisition of Octelio Conseil, a French company specialized in digital marketing services (2015)

• Advising IDINVEST PARTNERS in relation to the financing of the acquisition of the Bimedia group by Omnes Capital (and other minority shareholders) and the refinancing of the debt of the Bimedia group (2015)

• Advising ICG SENIOR DEBT in the financing of the acquisition of the group Exclusive Networks, a leading global value added services and technologies distributor specialized in IT cybersecurity solutions, by Copeba (2015)

• Advising the founders of CIRCET in the context of the entry of CM- CIC Investissement into Circet’s capital (2015)

• Advising CATHAY CAPITAL in the context of its entry in Echosens, a leading high-tech company specializing in non-invasive diagnostic products and services for hepatology, with Orbimed and Chinese investors (2015)

• Advising THE CARLYLE GROUP in the context of the sale of its majority stake in Tridimension Holding (2015)

• Advising GE CAPITAL CORPORATE BANK SCA and Ares Management Limited in the context of the senior financing of the acquisition of Ipanema Technologies (2015)

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Hospitality & Leisure• Advising the management in

the context of the sale by PAI to Goldman Sachs of the B&B Hotels Group (2019)

• Advising THE CARLYLE GROUP and MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT in the context of the sale of a 40% minority stake in European Camping Group (ECG), the leader provider of outdoor accomodations in Europe, to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (2018)

• Advising the JOA GROUP in the context of acquisition of Financière Royal Resort (2018)

• Advising the managers of the JOA GROUP in the context of the sale of Joa to Blackstone (2017)

• Advising ERGON CAPITAL PARTNERS in the context of its acquisition of the Looping Group, a leading operator of amusement parks in Europe, from H.I.G Capital (2016)

• Advising MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT in the context of its acquisition of a minority stake in Voyageurs du Monde’s parent holding company Avantage (2015)

• Advising INDIGO CAPITAL FRANCE in the context of the mezzanine financing of the acquisition of Compagnie de Gestion Hôtelière (2015)

Fashion, Retail & Design• Advising ARDIAN in the context

of the sale of 100% of the share capital and voting rights of Financière Diamond, holding of the Diam group (2018)

• Advising FOSUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED in the context of the subscription of a controlling stake in Lanvin, one of the oldest luxury French fashion brands (2018)

• Advising DIAM GROUP, the world leader in luxury and cosmetics merchandising solutions, owned by Ardian and its management, in the refinancing of its financial debt (2017)

• Advising LBO FRANCE in the context of the acquisition of HMY, a leading group in the engineering, manufacturing and fitting of retail furniture (2017)

• Advising ABÉNEX in the context of the sale of RG Safety, a French leading distributor specialized in protective equipment, to LBO France (2017)

• Advising VESPA CAPITAL in the context of the sale of SDS, a company dedicated to the B2B distribution of spare parts for household appliances (2017)

• Advising FOSUN and ELLASSAY in the context of its acquisition of the IRO group, a retail group specialized in fashion apparel (2016)

• Advising ARDIAN in the context of its acquisition of Diam International, global leader in solutions for merchandising and point of sales for luxury brands, cosmetics and consumer goods (2016)

• Advising MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT in the context of its majority acquisition of the Isabel Marant Group (2016)

Media, Sport & Entertainment• Advising EURAZEO PME in the

context of its acquisition of the 2RH Group, French market leader in motorcycle and outdoor gear, from Naxicap Partners and the management (2018)

• Advising EURAZEO and ASMODEE in the context of its acquisition of F2Z Entertainment, leading Canadian publisher and distributor of modern board games (2016)

• Advising DZETA CONSEIL in the context of the sale of its participation in the leading French independent media agency MY Media to its three founders (2015)

Consumer Goods & Services• Advising MONTEFIORE

INVESTMENT in the context of the acquisition of Plus SA group and its subsidiary Locarchives, a leading company specialized in physical archiving, with Archiveco (2018)

• Advising BRIDGEPOINT DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL in the context of its acquisition of Privatesportshop, the European leader in private sales dedicated to sports, alongside the founders and Pechel Industries (2018)

• Advising HIVEST CAPITAL PARTNERS on the acquisition of French canned fruits specialist, Saint Mamet, by the Hivest Special Situations Fund. The brand was sold by Florac, with Hivest investing alongside management (2018)

• Advising MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT in the context of the acquisition of Groupe Premium, a company specialized in life insurance (2018)

• Advising PRIMA SOLUTIONS, whose majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group, in the context of its acquistion of ICOD Inc, an insurance software publisher based in Canada, from its founder and sole partner Pascal Gosset (2018)

• Advising PREMIUM PARTNERS in the context of the acquisition of 100% of the share capital and voting rights of Groupe Zerbib and its subsidiaries. Groupe Zerbib is a company specialized in insurance brokerage (2018)

• Advising THE CARLYLE GROUP in the context of the sale of Companeo, european leader in helping professionals find suppliers (2018)

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• Advising BRIDGEPOINT DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL in the context of the acquisition of 5àsec Group, a full-service dry cleaning and laundry company (2017)

• Advising GROUPE DU LOUVRE in the context of the acquisition of Hôtels et Préférence, a booking website (2017)

• Advising MAISON LYOVEL in the context of the acquisition of Sogedia (2017)

• Advising ABENEX in the context of sale of the Dupont group, a pure-player in French catering, to CM-CIC (2017)

• Advising MONTEFIORE and the other shareholders of MAISON LYOVEL, TREMPLIN TEAM and CAFÉINE, in the context of the sale of Maison Lyovel to Jacobs Douwe Egebert (2017)

Financial Services• Advising MONTEFIORE

INVESTMENT and ARCA PATRIMOINE in the context of the acquisition of Cap Finance (2018)

• Advising NEW PRIMONIAL HOLDING in the context of the acquisition of La Financière de l’Echiquier (2018)

• Advising BRIDGEPOINT in the context of the acquisition of the Primonial Group, a leading French asset management company (2017)

• Advising EVERNEX GROUP for the refinancing of its mezzanine debt by subscribing new senior financing debt (2017)

• Advising BRIDGEPOINT in the context of its acquisition of the Primonial Group, a financial services company, along with existing managers and its main shareholder Crédit Mutuelle Arkéa (2017)

• Advising VESPA CAPITAL on the sale of the entirety of its stake in Abylsen, in the context of a secondary LBO to the benefit of Naxicap Partners and its management (2015)

• Advising MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT in the context of its acquisition of a majority participation in DSO Interactive (2015)

• Advising BNP PARIBAS and the other initial senior lenders regarding the refinancing of Armatis LC Holding’s existing indebtedness (including the syndicated facility put in place in 2012, the existing mezzanine debt and part of the existing convertible bonds) (2015)

Logistics • Advising H.I.G. CAPITAL in the

context of the restructuring of the shareholding and indebtedness of Aviapartner Holding NV (2015)

Energy & Natural Resources• Advising MIROVA AND

ASTERION INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS in connection with the acquisition of the group Proxiserve, a leading French group in sub-metering and energy services (2019)

• Advising HIG CAPITAL in the context of the acquisition of Ecore GDE, a major player in the recycling industry (2017)

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Our TeamsCORPORATE

Xavier NorlainCo-Country Managing PartnerT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

Benjamin AllerPartnerT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

Sarmad HaidarPartnerT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

Laurence MasseranPartnerT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

Simon CharbitPartnerT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

Jeremy ScemamaPartner, Location Head CorporateT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

Julien VandenbusschePartnerT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

Matthieu LampelPartnerT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

George PinkhamSenior CounselT +33 1 70 75 77 [email protected]

Marine LallemandPartnerT +33 1 70 75 76 [email protected]

Julia Elkael Counsel+33 1 40 15 24 [email protected]

CORPORATE LITIGATION

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Maud ManonPartner, Location HeadT +33 1 40 15 66 [email protected]

Antoine MercierPartner, International Group HeadT +33 1 40 15 24 [email protected]

Philippe DanesiPartner, Location HeadT +33 1 40 15 24 [email protected]

Caroline TexierPartnerT +33 1 40 15 25 [email protected]

FINANCE REAL ESTATE

EMPLOYMENT RESTRUCTURING

Fanny CombourieuPartner, Location HeadT +33 1 40 15 25 [email protected]

Raphaël BéraPartnerT +33 1 40 15 25 [email protected]

Gwenaël KropfingerCounselT +33 1 40 15 25 66gwenaë[email protected]

Sylvie VansteenkistePartnerT +33 1 40 15 25 [email protected]

TAX

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