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Linklaters advises Compass Group in France on its acquisition of the Dupont Restauration group, one of the leaders in contract catering primarily operating in France.
This strategic acquisition enables Compass Group in France to increase its presence in the French and Belgian markets, and to diversify its range of services and customer base.
Founded in 1969, the Dupont Restauration group generated approximately €310 million in turnover in 2023, with over 3,000 employees, and serves up to 230,000 meals each day. By partnering with Dupont Restauration, Compass Group in France strengthens its presence in critical sectors of education, healthcare, corporate environments, and public administrations, thanks to a broad geographic coverage, with a greater capacity and agility in delivering local services, capitalising on Dupont Restauration’s strengths.
In France, Compass Group operates a network of 2,341 client facilities, employing nearly 12,500 people, and generating €1.26 billion in turnover in 2023. Worldwide, in 2023 Compass Group generated €37 billion in turnover employing more than 560,000 people in nearly 33 countries.
Linklaters' multidisciplinary team was led by Bruno Derieux and Nicolas Le Guillou, partners in Corporate/M&A, with Aubry Lémeret, senior associate, Louise Allard and Sadjhil Forestier, associates in Corporate/M&A. Thomas Elkins, partner, Jeanne Lévy-Bruhl, senior associate, and Clélia Di Pasquale, associate, advised on Antitrust & Foreign Investment matters. Lionel Vuidard, partner, Alice Klein, counsel, and Cécile Boulé, associate, handled Employment Law matters. Edouard Chapellier, partner, and Marie Belle, associate, focused on Tax Law matters. Sonia Cissé, partner, was in charge of Technology and Data Protection matters.
The London and Brussels offices were also involved.