Energy €1.4B
Cross-border renewables acquisition
Led acquisition structuring and regulatory clearance for a European utility entering the Iberian market.
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EST. MCMLXXVIII
International Counsel
Discreet advice for the matters that matter most.
Marchand & Cole is an independent law firm advising corporates, financial institutions, and private clients on complex cross-border matters. Founded 1978. Twenty-nine jurisdictions. One standard.
Matters last year
312 +
resolved across corporate, finance and disputes.
Live — 29 jurisdictions
European Union · United Kingdom · Switzerland · UAE · Singapore · United States
47yrs
Continuous practice since 1978
312+
Matters resolved last year
29
Jurisdictions covered
98%
Client retention across matters
How we work
A measured process, from first call to final signature.
Every matter is led by a partner and a small, named team. We commit in writing to scope, fee, and timeline — then we are held to it.
Begin an intake Avg. response 4 business hours
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Intake
A 30-minute confidential call to understand the matter, the timeline, and the desired outcome.
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Diagnosis
Senior counsel reviews the file, identifies the legal levers, and maps risk against cost.
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Strategy
We present a written plan, a fixed or capped fee model, and the team that will lead the work.
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Execution
A dedicated partner leads a tight team. You receive weekly written updates and direct access.
Practice
Six disciplines, one firm-wide standard.
Cross-functional teams drawn from a single partnership — so the M&A lawyer already knows the tax lawyer who already knows the litigator.
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Corporate & M&A
Cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring for growth-stage and listed companies.
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Litigation & Arbitration
High-stakes commercial disputes, international arbitration, and white-collar defense.
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Banking & Finance
Structured lending, project finance, and regulatory matters for financial institutions and borrowers.
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04
Real Estate & Construction
Acquisitions, development agreements, and dispute resolution across the asset lifecycle.
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Intellectual Property
Patent strategy, technology transfer, and brand protection for innovative businesses.
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Tax & Private Wealth
Cross-border tax planning, succession, and wealth structuring for individuals and family offices.
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Selected matters
Recent work, named where our clients permit.
Banking €680M
Syndicated refinancing facility
Counsel to lead arranger on a multi-jurisdictional syndicated facility across five countries.
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Tech Settlement
Trade secret misappropriation
Recovered damages and secured injunctive relief for a SaaS platform against a former executive.
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Real Estate €220M
Mixed-use development JV
Drafted joint-venture and forward purchase agreements for a 90,000 m² urban regeneration project.
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An initial conversation is confidential, and at no cost.
A senior partner will return your enquiry within four business hours. We will tell you within thirty minutes whether the matter is one we can help with — and, if it is not, who can.