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Frédéric Giancarli

Frédéric Giancarli

Partner, Clifford Chance International LLP

Partner, Clifford Chance International LLP
Frédéric Giancarli

Frédéric specializes in M&A and private equity and has more than 25 years of experience across France, Morocco and Francophone Africa.

He advises clients on cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures in a range of sectors, including telecommunications, renewable energy, agribusiness and financial services.

He also advises on corporate law and corporate governance matters under OHADA and French law.

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Career & qualifications

  • University Panthéon – Assas (DEA in International Law) 1995
  • Admitted as an avocat in Paris 1997
  • Gide Loyrette Nouel 1997
  • Shearman & Sterling 2001
  • Counsel, Shearman & Sterling 2008
  • Founding Partner, De Bussy Giancarli 2010
  • Joined Clifford Chance as Partner January 2022

Awards and citations

  • "Frédéric provides a high level of service and is very commercial."
    Chambers Global
  • "Frédéric is a really sharp and helpful lawyer."
    Chambers Global
  • "Frédéric understands the nuances of doing business in our region. He doesn't just bring the technical expertise, he manages the relationships well and knows how to deal with the culture and navigate the pressure points."
    Chambers Global
  • "I worked on this deal with Frédéric Giancarli; he has a very strong capacity of work. He is a person that goes into the details. Frédéric has an excellent knowledge of M&A deals and a very strong negotiation capacity."
    Legal 500 EMEA