Sebastien Gaddini
Cross-border Corporate Attorney
Pennsylvania
NY, France, Luxembourg
About
Corporate, legal, and tax oversight on International Operations of Fortune 100 companies (covering over 70 countries - Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa). Strong expertise in cross-border M&A, corporate carve-outs, international expansion, startup… read more services, and growth strategies.
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Practice Areas
Client Reviews
"Provided efficient technical advice and execution of operations relevant to matters related to our business on a global level specifically U.S., Luxembourg and Netherlands. Also very personable to work with."
"Sebastien provided efficient technical advice and execution of operations relevant to matters related to our business on a global level specifically U.S., Luxembourg and Netherlands. Also very personable to work with."
Work History
Vistra
Head of Legal & International Operations
Oct 2013 - Present
Overall responsibility of global projects for the account of large global clients being Private Equity firms, Real Estate firms, and Fortune 500 U.S. multinationals. Supervising a team of legal and tax professionals providing services in over 75 foreign jurisdictions. Developed over the years an expertise in large scale corporate carve-outs and international corporate expansion.
ATC
Corporate Counsel
Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
Private Equity Group - Providing legal assistance to various clients on their corporate and fund vehicles need (Luxembourg SPVs). Liaising with local actors regarding the implementation of various transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, IPO). Managing the day-to-day operations of holding companies involved in the following fields: oil & gas, mining, aerospace, real estate, e-commerce.
Arendt & Medernach
Associate
Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
Advising international clients on M&A, joint ventures, direct and indirect investments (private equity/real estate); Advising on incorporations/liquidations of Luxembourg SPVs; Advising on equity and debt instruments; Preparation/review and negotiation of contractual documentation (shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements, profit participating loan agreements, security documents, etc.
Cutner Law Firm
Associate
Sep 2008 - Dec 2009
Corporate Attorney - Advising European small to mid-sized companies and investors on their corporate structuring in the U.S. relating to their overseas corporate expansion.
Hectare
Legal Counsel
Sep 2004 - Jun 2008
Advising the board of directors of the company on various legal matters; Drafting and negotiating contracts, notably real estate and construction contracts; Advising on real property tax matters. Carrying out large scale Operational Land Use projects.
KPMG
Junior Associate
Jan 2003 - Aug 2004
Legal assistance in various fields such as business & banking law; Researching and drafting of legal opinions, briefs and memos.