Zuber & Taillieu

International Law

Europe

Zuber & Taillieu’s lawyers have deep experience in European matters, rooted in having lived in Europe, training in civil as well as common law, fluency in various European languages, and expertise in European Union law.  Our lawyers’ range of European languages includes French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, as well as English.  Our lawyers have assisted with matters ranging from the establishment of agency and distribution networks in Europe; the selective purchase of subsidiaries of a distressed United States automobile parts supplier scattered across various European countries; the clearance by the European Commission of “state aids” issues raised in association with infrastructure investment; the development of alternative and “green” energy power plants in Europe; and a US$1.9 billion biotechnology exit.  On behalf of European interests in the United States, our lawyers have assisted with market entry of manufacturing and technology companies through strategies such as strategic alliances, establishment of distribution networks, licensing, venture capital financing, and acquisitions.  In addition to representing clients focused on technology, our lawyers have represented European entertainers and content providers, including in the challenging arena of new media.  A number of our attorneys are indeed European citizens.

Notable Representations by Our Attorneys:

• NASDAQ listed biotechnology company, in the exit of its owners by auction to a pharmaceutical industry buyer;
• An alternative energy power developer, in clearing “state aids” issues with the European Commission relative to off take by a national electric monopoly;
• A developer of power plants, in the development of alternative and “green” energy plants in Italy;
• A European investor, in the selective purchase of subsidiaries of a distressed US automobile parts supplier scattered across various European countries;
• European manufacturing and technology companies, assisting with market entry utilizing strategies such as strategic alliances, establishment of distribution networks, licensing, venture capital intake, and acquisitions;
• A family, in the recovery of pre-WWII assets subjected to the laws of a European country;
• European entertainers and content providers, assisting in the challenging arenas of new media and internet portals.