Elie Souffan
French - English
“If grey matter were pinker,
the world would be less gloomy.” – Pierre Dac
Be serious without taking yourself too seriously!
What drives me?
On a personal level, I am extremely eclectic! I am particularly passionate about travel, current affairs, gastronomy, music, theatre and new technologies.
Professionally, as business law is often perceived as very abstract, I strive to build a relationship of trust through education, where listening, transparency and loyalty offer our clients the peace of mind they need to focus on their core business.
Expertise
I assist partners and company directors in all stages of their development in terms of long-term financing operations.
My expertise thus covers a very wide range of business operations:
- fundraising projects, whether structuring new financing or defining incentive schemes for key managers and employees;
- disposals or acquisitions: from the letter of intent negotiation phase through due diligence to the finalisation of the transaction;
- strategic advice on company law, particularly on governance issues.
Recent operations
• Assistance to FCDE in connection with the sale of Didactic (a leading player in infectious risk prevention) to UI Investissement, Geneo Capital Entrepreneur, and its management team;
• Assistance to the partners of Aerolub (aerosol manufacturer and packager) in connection with its sale to the Novarc group;
• Advising the partners of Oderis (transaction services firm) on its OBO with EMZ Partners and BPI France funds;
• Advising the partners of I LOVE EVENTS (event and digital communications agency) on its merger with the OPA Group;
• Advising Demeter (a major private equity player in the ecological transition) on the fundraising of Oé (a pioneer in sustainable viticulture and the production of organic, vegan and pesticide-free wines).
Biography
I hold a Master’s degree in Business Law and Corporate Taxation from Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne University, and I also spent a year studying in Toronto, Canada.
Professional background
• Associate Solicitor – Gramond (since 2022)
• Associate Solicitor – T&A Associés
• Lecturer at Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne University since 2022 in special contract law
• Lectures at the Paris Bar Training School (EFB) on corporate law and M&A, and educational advisor to trainee solicitors.
What do clients appreciate most?
• His availability throughout all stages of the application process
• His patience and ability to explain technical aspects
• His courtesy in (almost) all circumstances.
