Issue 9 2019

24 Acquisition International - Issue 9 2019 Jul19490 Founded in 1981, Racine is today one of the leading independent French business law firms. Composed of more than 200 lawyers, including 72 partners, working in 14 sectors across seven offices in France and Brussels, the firm covers all needs of companies. The firm is also home to one of France’s leading agriculture and agri-food lawyers of the year, Samuel Crevel. Find out why he is one of 2019’s leading advisors as we profile the firm. multi-expert business law firm, Racine supports its clientele in their national and international activities by advising them on all legal and tax issues related to their development in France and abroad. Experts in fourteen areas of law that range from agricultural and agri-food law to mergers and acquisitions, the different teams collaborate with each other to ensure the best possible results in all areas. Operating in the field of agriculture and agri-food law, Racine is home to one of France’s leading advisors Samuel Crevel. Having been educated at the National School of Magistrates, gaining a degree in private law from the University of Caen, and a doctorate in law from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, Samuel has the ability to deliver high-quality results on any case. Samuel, who joined Racine in 2016, also has a wealth of experience before joining the firm. Between 1994 and 2003, he was the president of the district court of Épernay, before going on to become the Deputy head of the real estate law office at the Ministry of Justice in 2004 for three years. Following that, Samuel became the head of the Office of Farms, Rural Development and Environment at the Ministry of Agriculture in 2007, where he gained the knowledge and insight to become one of France’s leading agricultural legal advisors. From 2010 to 2013, he was appointed referendum advisor to the Court of Cassation before he passed the Paris Bar in 2014, and eventually Racine in 2016, where he has since experienced great success. Racine’s commitment to success is founded on four key principles which sets the firm apart from its legal counterparts. Firstly, the company listens to its clients and understands their needs. Identifying any obstacles on the way to satisfying those needs, the firm enables its clients to overcome anything that may hinder their success. Secondly, the firm commits itself to the clients’ cause with a strong investment and total dedication. Thirdly, Racine’s partners never underestimate any of their opponents, and take it upon themselves to check, control and debate everything. Once the substantive work has been completed, the presentation is chiselled down and carved to ensure that only the most necessary and incisive arguments are left in. The success of both Racine and Samuel Crevel is down to a wealth of experience that allows them to consistently deliver high-quality service Firm: Racine Avocats Contact: Samuel Crevel Website: www.racine.eu Leading Agricultural Lawyer Sows Seeds for Success and legal advice across a multitude of sectors. With a client-centric approach, the firm will continue to experience success as they provide concrete and operational solutions to an international clientele. A “Racine’s commitment to success is founded on four key principles which sets the firm apart from its legal counterparts.”