Bio

Franck De Vita is a partner in the Corporate and M&A practice of White & Case, Paris. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions and on public M&A. Counting multinational corporations and private equity funds among his clients, Franck De Vita delivers valuable advice and understanding in relation to mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. To corporate finance, he brings extensive experience in leveraged buy-out transactions, restructurings and accompanies private equity firms. Listed companies, investment funds and banks value Franck's support with French stock exchange regulations. He guides them through tender offers, stake acquisitions and disclosure rules, enabling them to structure their transactions while satisfying all legal and regulatory requirements. He also advises clients on their filings with the French Market Authority and banking authorities, and represents them in respect of any litigation. Franck represents listed companies and private equity investors in a wide range of domestic and international joint ventures, especially in the industry and construction sectors. He regularly assists Emerging Capital Partners, a pan-African private equity firm, on various acquisitions in Africa including the negotiation of joint venture and shareholder agreements.