Christophe Eck, partner, specialises in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, stock exchange regulation and corporate law. His expertise covers acquisitions and mergers of public and private companies as well as restructuring transactions. He frequently works on cross-border deals in various parts of the world including Asia and Africa. Christophe is highly recommended by clients for his pragmatic and business-oriented advice: "Christophe Eck is appreciated by clients for his unique cross-border expertise. Very business oriented and clearly a strong deal maker as well as a skilled M&A lawyer" (Chambers Global). "Christophe Eck is a First rate. Astute and a gifted negotiator" (Who's Who Legal). In addition, Christophe has experience in litigation relating to these practice areas and has represented clients before the national courts and arbitral tribunals as well as in infrastructure and mining projects.

He notably advised various groups on their mergers or acquisitions (Auchan, Société Générale, Groupama, Addax & Oryx, BPCE, BMCE, Total, Anglogold Ashanti, ENI) as well as Governmental authorities.

Christophe served as Managing Partner at Gide in 2010 and 2011. He wrote books and several articles on foreign investment issues and received university degrees in business, economy and law. Christophe is an Avocat à la Cour and also enrolled as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

« Christophe Eck represents clients active in the energy and media sectors and handles domestic and cross-border transactions. Strengths: “Christophe Eck is a very strong professional who always knows how and when to show up.” “Christophe Eck is a very business-oriented partner with a straightforward, problem-solving approach. He is very efficient in complex and tense negotiations.” “Christophe Eck is a very skilled and brilliant lawyer. He is an excellent negotiator and business-minded lawyer who sees what the key issues for the client are immediately. It is a great comfort for the client to have him on your side.”»
Chambers Europe & Global 2024 - Corporate / M&A : High-end Capability

« Christophe Eck represents clients active in the energy and media sectors and handles domestic and cross-border transactions. Strengths: "He has a range of expertise and he is very helpful for me and my company. He is very business-oriented, taking a pragmatic approach over a theoretical one."  "He is a very experienced, skilled and sharp lawyer with unique international M&A expertise." »
Chambers Europe & Global 2023 - Corporate / M&A: High-end capability

« Christophe Eck "is a very experienced, skilled and sharp lawyer," according to clients. He represents clients active in the retail and healthcare sectors and handles domestic and cross-border transactions. »
Chambers Europe & Global 2022 - Corporate / M&A: High-end capability

« Christophe Eck is highlighted by sources for his international expertise, with one remarking: "He is comfortable in any jurisdictions and is a very talented negotiator." He represents clients active in the energy and infrastructure sectors in domestic and cross-border transactions. »
Chambers Europe & Global 2021