Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier advised The Carlyle Group, when he entered into exclusive discussions with Astorg in order to acquire a majority controlling stake in the group Saverglass, a high-end producer of bottles and carafes for the premium spirit, fine wine and perfume markets.

The exclusive discussions between The Carlyle Group and Astorg are made alongside the management of Saverglass.

The offer is subject to the consultation process of the relevant French employee works’ councils as well as antitrust authorities approvals.

The DVMB team consisted of Bertrand Cardi, Olivier Huyghues Despointes (partners) and Alexandre Durand (associate) in corporate, Martin Lebeuf (partner) and Emmanuelle Vicidomini (counsel) in financing.

Astorg was advised by Paul Hastings (Alexis Terray, Sébastien Crepy and Claire Le Louarn in corporate), the managers of Saverglass were advised by Eric Delattre.