11 December 2019
Deals | France | M&A / Corporate
Gide advises Baron Philippe de Rothschild on entering into exclusive negotiations with Campari Group for the sale of Baron Philippe de Rothschild France Distribution S.A.S. (RFD), a specialist in the distribution in France of wines, champagnes and spirits, and distributor of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Campari products in France.
RFD is a 100% subsidiary of Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. The transaction remains subject to consultation of RFD and Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A employees representative bodies and obtaining the authorisation of the French competition authority.
Gide's team advising Baron Philippe de Rothschild was headed by partner Anne Tolila, working with associate Pierre-Antoine Degrolard on M&A aspects; partner Magali Buchert on tax aspects; partner François Vergne on employment aspects; partner Thierry Dor on IT and data protection aspects; and counsel Laura Castex on aspects of competition law and commercial contracts.
Allen & Overy and McDermott Will & Emery are counsels to Campari Group.