Recruitment of two new associates

The firm is delighted to welcome Adèle Julien and Paul le Visage as new associates to strengthen the team.

Welcome!

Interview with Noémie de Galembert in Décideurs Juridiques

In an interview with Décideurs Juridiques, Noémie de Galembert provides insights into the evolution of acquisition disputes and the progressive removal of the stigma that has long surrounded them.

She outlines the factors driving this change, including the increasing complexity of M&A transactions and the growing demand for transparency among shareholders. She underscores the importance of strategic, expert guidance in navigating these sensitive and high-stakes matters.

Read article:

https://www.decideurs-juridiques.com/paroles-experts-juridiques/61027-noemie-de-galembert-galembert-avocats-il-y-a-un-tabou-qui-se-leve-sur-les-contentieux-d-acquisition.html

New team publication

Transfer of Share Ownership and Shareholder Status: An Essential Clarification

Nicolas Roquette analyzes two rulings of the French Court of Cassation dated September 18, 2024, which clarify the formal requirements for the transfer of share ownership and for the acquirer’s acquisition of shareholder status.

Read the full article in La Semaine Juridique – Entreprise et Affaires, February 6, 2025 edition.

Hosting a Workshop for Students

The firm led a workshop for students eager to learn about the private equity sector, in collaboration with Capital Initiation, at the premises of the Albert School.

AI and bespoke services go hand in hand

In an interview with Décideurs Juridiques, Noémie de Galembert discusses the role of artificial intelligence in legal practice. She explains that while AI can provide valuable support in handling certain technical matters, it can never replace the expertise, judgement and bespoke strategies that clients rely on.

The discussion also highlights the strong growth of Galembert Avocats and the distinct positioning of the firm: an independent law firm dedicated to shareholder disputes and governance issues, where client-focused and bespoke advice remains central to its practice.

Read article:

https://decideurs-juridiques.com/paroles-experts-juridiques/58214-entretien-avec-noemie-de-galembert-galembert-avocats-ia-et-sur-mesure-sont-parfaitement-compatibles

Noémie de Galembert – Jury Member at the HEC 2024 Public Speaking Competition Final

Noémie de Galembert had the honour of serving as a jury member at the final of the 2024 HEC public speaking competition. She praised the high calibre of the finalists’ performances and warmly thanks HEC Paris and the Lab’oratoire for this unique opportunity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAAzRe9DkGA

New team publication

Sociétés par actions simplifiées – Adoption de décisions collectives dans les SAS : vers une minorité statutaire décisionnaire ?

Note under Cour d’appel de Paris –  pôle 5 – Ch. 8, 4 April 2023, n°22/05320

In a ruling dated 4 April 2023, the Paris Court of Appeal has decided to stand up to the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) on an issue concerning French simplified joint stock companies (SAS). In this case, the Court of Appeal has ruled that it was possible to adopt collective decisions based not on a majority rule, but on a threshold condition defined in the articles of association. This extremely nuanced and interesting decision could cause some practical difficulties in the future.

Read the article by Pierre-Alain Marquet and Pauline Lethenet in the January 2024 release of Revue des Sociétés (Dalloz).