Deals & Disputes

Gide advises Mirova and BNPP AM on the acquisition of Arkolia Energies for over €200 million

Gide has advised Mirova and BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) on their project to acquire a majority stake in the French renewable energy producer Arkolia Energies for over €200 million.

This transaction is a key milestone in accelerating the company’s development, which will continue under the leadership of its founding CEO, Jean-Sébastien Bessière.

The Gide team, led by Alexis Pailleret, partner, and associate, Chloé Bouhours, included:

  • Donald Davy, counsel, Axel Azoulay and Saad-Victor Houpert, associates, on M&A matters;
  • Pierre-Guillaume Sagnol, counsel, on management incentive arrangements;
  • Laura Castex, partner, and Justine Demoulins, associate, on competition matters;
  • Pauline Coulon, Emma George Weber, Anne-Laure Coirre, and Léa Couturier, associates, on projects and regulatory matters;
  • Pauline Manet, counsel, on employment law matters.

Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.