Dechert LLP advised Benta Pharma in connection with its plans for takeover of Famar Lyon, authorized by the ruling from the Paris Commercial Court on July 20, 2020.
Benta Pharma, a Lebanese family-owned pharmaceutical group, aims to redeploy Benta Pharma/Famar in France and in Europe. Likewise, the COVID-19 range developed by Famar will be maintained. Investments in this manufacturing site are in keeping with government statements on restoring sovereignty in terms of pharmaceutical production.
Dechert’s multi-disciplinary team led by Paris office managing partner Alain Decombe, advised Benta Pharma on the following aspects:
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