Practice Expertise
- Capital Markets
Areas of Practice
- Capital Markets
Profile
Frank Martin Laprade is a corporate law specialist, with a particular focus on listed companies in Paris.
He has been a lecturer and researcher at the University of Paris Sud (XI) and a member of the Ansa legal committee for over 15 years. His expertise includes advising on takeover bids, issuance of securities giving access to capital, listing and delisting of companies on the stock exchange, as well as litigation (administrative sanctions, market abuse, shareholder disputes).
He is also the author of numerous publications.
He has been a lecturer and researcher at the University of Paris Sud (XI) and a member of the Ansa legal committee for over 15 years. His expertise includes advising on takeover bids, issuance of securities giving access to capital, listing and delisting of companies on the stock exchange, as well as litigation (administrative sanctions, market abuse, shareholder disputes).
He is also the author of numerous publications.
Education
Doctorate in law (Thesis subject: "Concerted action and Control" law) - Master of Arts in Tax and Business Law, University of Paris II (Pantheon-Assas), Sciences-Po Paris (IEP) - public service section.
Areas of Practice
- Capital Markets
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Diana Holding v Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (AMF (French regulatory public authority)).
Christian Burrus v CVC Capital Partners (Commercial Court).
Radiall v Euronext Paris SA (Supreme Court (Cour de Cassation)).
Madag v Acadomia (priority concern of constitutionality (QPC)).
Transfer of registered office abroad (Eurofins Scientific SE, Velcan Energy, etc.).
Public takeover bids (Clarins, Rue du Commerce, Gifi, Huis Clos, etc.).
Programmes to increase share capital through the exercise of stock options (PACEOs) and other equity lines.
Capital increases (Europacorp, Compagnie des Alpes, Archos, etc.).
Complex bond issues (Assystem, Foncière Inéa, etc.).
Implementation of trust solutions (equitization).
Professional Associations
Diana Holding v Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (AMF (French regulatory public authority)).
Christian Burrus v CVC Capital Partners (Commercial Court).
Radiall v Euronext Paris SA (Supreme Court (Cour de Cassation)).
Madag v Acadomia (priority concern of constitutionality (QPC)).
Transfer of registered office abroad (Eurofins Scientific SE, Velcan Energy, etc.).
Public takeover bids (Clarins, Rue du Commerce, Gifi, Huis Clos, etc.).
Programmes to increase share capital through the exercise of stock options (PACEOs) and other equity lines.
Capital increases (Europacorp, Compagnie des Alpes, Archos, etc.).
Complex bond issues (Assystem, Foncière Inéa, etc.).
Implementation of trust solutions (equitization).
Professional Associations
- Financial Law Research Centre
- ANSA
- Andre TUNC Institute
- ADI
Articles
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