France: M&A/Private Equity

Please briefly describe the regulatory framework and landscape of both equity and debt capital market in your jurisdiction, including the major regimes, regulators and authorities.

The European Union ("EU") Listing Act, approved by the EU Council on October 8, 2024, introduces key changes to the EU Prospectus Regulation, offering greater flexibility to access and issue securities on EU markets for small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs"), including in the biotech and med-tech sector.

Questel, a global leader in intellectual property (IP) management solutions, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with the innovative Swiss-based company, ipQuants.