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Racine

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03/04/2025

Racine advises Fipto on obtaining its payment institution authorisation

Paris, April 3, 2025 – Racine assisted Fipto in obtaining payment institution authorisation for its subsidiary FIPTO PI from the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR).

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10/04/2025

Racine advises Tristan Capital Partners and Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) in the acquisition of an XXL logistics project on the Delta 3 multimodal platform

Racine has accompanied Tristan Capital Partners and Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) in the acquisition of an XXL logistics project on the Delta 3 multimodal platform, the major logistics hub in the north of France, close to the A1 motorway.

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08/04/2025

Racine assists Revaia in the final closing of its second growth fund, Revaia Growth II

Racine supported Revaia, a leading independent European growth investor, in the final closing of its second fund, Revaia Growth II, for €250 million, bringing its total assets under management to €600 million.

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08/04/2025

Racine and La Colline - théâtre national sign sponsorship agreement to promote access to culture and equal opportunities

The Racine law firm and La Colline – théâtre national are pleased to announce the signing of a sponsorship agreement to support a programme of social inclusion and diversity through culture.

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10/04/2025

Racine advises Foncière Renaissance and MIMCO in the acquisition of a landmark building in the heart of Paris

Racine law firm acted alongside Foncière Renaissance and MIMCO in the acquisition of a prestigious building at 48 rue Notre-Dame des Victoires, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, the former headquarters of the Banque de France.

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11/04/2025

Proposed law to strengthen the economic stability and competitiveness of the agri-food sector adopted

On 10 April, the Senate adopted a bill aimed at strengthening the economic stability and competitiveness of the agri-food sector in France. Its main contributions are as follows:

  • Extension until 15 April 2028 of the provisions of the ASAP Act
  • Extension of the ban on resale at a loss to private label food products and introduction of a new penalty
  • A new limit on promotions for ‘DPH’ products
  • New penalties for retailers who fail to comply with their reporting obligations
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Who are we ?

Founded in 1981, Racine is one of the main independent French law firms.  With more than 200 lawyers, including 72 partners, we provide our clients with service and expertise in all the major fields of law across our 7 offices in France and in Belgium.

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  • 05 Gold awards
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  • 07 Silver awards

Our sectors

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  • Agribusiness

    With expert knowledge of the entire product chain, our teams act for farmers and their economic partners, and also for sector organisations. We also assist public bodies and institutions active in the sector with the drafting or amendment of French and European legislation and regulations.

  • Banking and financial services

    Capable of rapidly integrating developments, rules and regulations of the banking and financial services sector, our lawyers act for financial institutions, investment funds, family offices and borrowers on structured finance issues, debt restructurings and banking and financial disputes.

  • Commerce and distribution

    With their operational knowledge of the usage and practices of the business lines in this sector, our lawyers are well-versed in the functioning of the various French and European administrations and administrative and regulatory authorities. We can respond to the needs of our clients in the retail, mass retail, luxury and e-commerce sectors.

  • Energy and environment

    Active alongside intermediate-sized enterprises, small- and medium-sized companies and start-ups, our lawyers provide the entire range of legal services to a sector that is rapidly evolving from both a technological and regulatory perspective. We assist our clients in all phases of their growth, from R&D to marketing both in France and internationally.

  • Hospitality and leisure

    Racine acts for hospitality and tourism stakeholders (investors, owners, lenders and operators) in the context of project development and implementation, real estate asset management, associated labour and financial issues and dispute resolution.

  • Industry

    Racine possesses in-depth knowledge of diverse industries (automobile, manufacturing, logistics and transportation, engineering). We act on behalf of French and international clients on regulatory matters, external growth transactions, litigation and arbitration.

  • Insurance

    Our lawyers have developed expertise in insurance and civil liability (medical, D&O, construction, financial institutions, industrial risks, etc.), and act both on behalf of insurers and the insured on all types of matters, whether in an advisory capacity, during pre-litigation, or as litigators in the context judicial and arbitration proceedings.

  • Investment funds

    Our lawyers advise French and international investment funds with respect to structuring and completing their transactions. They notably act at every stage of the investment process: acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, private investments in public equity, going private transactions, financing and refinancing of transactions and related litigation.

  • Luxury

    Racine’s teams have extensive expertise in the fashion, luxury, jewellery and clothing sectors, notably in the areas of distribution, e-commerce, contracts, consumer law and real estate matters and issues related to the organisation of their corporate structures both in France and internationally.

  • Media and communications

    Our lawyers possess particular expertise in media and communications, and assist news groups and publishers in the framework of their external growth transactions, licensing issues, production agreements, acquisition and distribution of content, regulatory issues and related complex litigation.

  • Real estate and construction

    Our lawyers have superior experience in the real estate market and accompany real estate participants in all stages of their transactions: structuring, land use, financing, acquisitions, construction, leases, management and disposals. They act at the sides of all players in this sector: developers, investors, lenders, users, managers and construction firms.

  • Transport and logistics

    As one of the firm’s historical sectors, transport and logistics law occupies a particularly important place among our activities. Our lawyers meet the needs of import/export operators operating in all sectors and act for leading transport professionals. Moreover, the firm benefits from a strong reputation in customs law.

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Racine assists its clients with their international activities:
Support and advice for foreign clients on the legal and financial issues linked to their establishment and growth in France;
Support and advice for French clients on the legal and financial issues linked to their establishment and growth abroad;
Support and advice for French clients with respect to transactions carried out in France and having one or more international aspects (e.g., foreign party, language of documentation and negotiations, etc.).

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11/04/25

Adoption de la proposition de loi visant à renforcer la stabilité économique et la compétitivité du secteur agroalimentaire

 Le Sénat a adopté le 10 avril la proposition de loi visant à renforcer la stabilité économique et la compétitivité du secteur agroalimentaire en France. Ses principaux apports sont les suivants :   Prolongation jusqu’au 15 avril 2028 des dispositifs de la loi ASAP Le texte...
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10/04/25

Racine conseille Foncière Renaissance et MIMCO dans l’acquisition d’un immeuble emblématique au cœur de Paris

Paris, le 10 avril 2025 – Le cabinet d’avocats Racine est intervenu aux côtés de Foncière Renaissance et de MIMCO dans le cadre de l’acquisition d’un immeuble de prestige situé au 48 rue Notre-Dame des Victoires, dans le 2e arrondissement de Paris, ancien siège de la Banque de...
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10/04/25

Racine advises Foncière Renaissance and MIMCO on the acquisition of a landmark building in the heart of Paris

Paris, 10 April 2025 – Racine has acted alongside Foncière Renaissance and MIMCO in the acquisition of a prestigious building located at 48 rue Notre-Dame des Victoires in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, the former headquarters of the Banque de France. Situated opposite the Palais Brongniart,...
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