My Linh X. Vu-Grégoire

Partner

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My Linh Vu-Grégoire advises corporate and private equity clients on pan-European transactions, going private, takeovers and takeover defenses, corporate governance, restructurings, and carve-outs.

My Linh recently advised the administrative board of Spark Networks SE in the first-ever cross-border restructuring under the German out-of-court restructuring law (StaRUG) and U.S. chapter 15 recognition involving more than $100 million of funded debt issued by a U.S.-based credit fund and guaranteed by other German and U.S. entities. In her 30-year career, she has worked across all sectors and has developed deep knowledge in the energy and infrastructure areas. She advised Electricité de France's (EDF) affiliate, Hynamics, on its inaugural and groundbreaking investment in Germany's hydrogen sector with a targeted 700MW capacity. She also advised EDF on its €4 billion takeover of Edison S.p.A. and the establishment of EDF's €1 billion LNG terminal in Dunkerque, France. Her energy and infrastructure work includes privatizations in different areas of the world and in country exits. In addition, she is known for her cross-border transactional work advising companies on cross-border tender offers. My Linh acted as special international counsel to Nexteer Automotive in its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As interim general counsel for a NYSE-listed company, My Linh led the acquisition of a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed company.

She is a founding member and board director of Helen Keller International Europe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to blindness prevention and reducing malnutrition. My Linh is also the advisor to the boards of various growth companies and is active in promoting women founders and investors.

担当案件

  • Parker-Hannifin acquires CIRCOR’s Commercial and Defense Aerospace businessJones Day is advising Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, in its $2.55 billion acquisition of the Commercial and Defense Aerospace business of CIRCOR International, Inc.
  • EDF and Abraxas Power announce strategic partnershipJones Day advised EDF (Electricité de France) in its joint venture with Abraxas Power Corp., a leading energy transition developer to develop a 3+ Gigawatts (GW) green hydrogen (from onshore wind) and green ammonia production in Central Newfoundland, Canada.
  • Spark Networks obtains chapter 15 recognition of first-ever cross-border restructuring under German StaRUGJones Day represented Spark Networks SE in the first-ever cross-border restructuring under the recently enacted German restructuring law ("StaRUG") and chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code involving over $100 million of funded debt issued by a U.S.-based credit fund and guaranteed by other German and U.S. entities.
  • Électricité de Strasbourg forms JV with ErametJones Day advised Électricité de Strasbourg, an energy provider in Alsace (France), in the formation of a joint venture with Eramet, one of the leading French actors in the mining and metallurgy industries, to develop and use joint capabilities for the extraction, refining and production of lithium from geothermal resources, with a targeted annual volume of 10,000 tons of lithium corresponding to the volume necessary to produce c.250,000 batteries for electric vehicles per year).
  • Smith & Nephew acquires Extremity Orthopedics business of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation for $240 millionJones Day advised Smith & Nephew plc, the global medical technology company, in its acquisition of the Extremity Orthopedics business of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: IART) for $240 million on a cash and debt-free basis.
  • EDF enters into inaugural and groundbreaking investment in Germany's hydrogen sectorJones Day represented EDF through its affiliates, Hynamics SA and EDF Deutschland, in its inaugural and groundbreaking investment in Germany’s hydrogen sector.
  • Aurora Resurgence sold International Cookware to KartesiaJones Day advised Aurora Resurgence, a Los Angeles-based private equity fund, on the sale of International Cookware Group and its subsidiaries to Kartesia, the European specialist provider of capital solutions for small and mid-sized companies.
  • Lincoln Electric responds to COVID-19Jones Day advised Lincoln Electric regarding compliance with government orders around the world regulating essential businesses and business activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • NEP Group acquires SOS Global ExpressJones Day advised NEP Group in its acquisition of SOS Global Express, an independent international freight forwarding and full-service logistics company that specializes in supporting clients in broadcast, entertainment, music, and professional sports teams and leagues.
  • Lincoln Electric buys out its joint venture partner in Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.Jones Day advised Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. in the buyout of its joint venture partner in Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. ("Askaynak") to advance Lincoln Electric's regional growth strategy.
  • Aurora Resurgence sells Alltub Group to One Equity PartnersJones Day advised Aurora Resurgence in the sale of portfolio company Alltub Group to One Equity Partners.
  • Lincoln Electric acquires Air Liquide Welding for €115 million (US$134 million)Jones Day advised Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. in the €115 million (US$134 million) acquisition of the Air Liquide Welding subsidiary of Air Liquide, a key player in the manufacturing of welding and cutting technologies.
  • AURELIUS sells Getronics Group for €220 million (US$251.3 million)Jones Day advised AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA on the sale of its subsidiary Getronics to strategic investor Bottega Invest Co S.à.r.l. for €220 million (US$251.3 million) (enterprise value).
  • XiO portfolio company completes $245 million unitranche refinancingJones Day acted as international counsel to Lumenis Inc., the world's largest energy-based medical company for surgical, ophthalmology, and aesthetic applications and a portfolio company of XiO Group, in connection with its $245 million unitranche refinancing provided by Alcentra Limited.
  • Aurora Resurgence portfolio company acquires Karl Höll GmbHJones Day represented Aurora Resurgence in connection with the add-on acquisition and related financing by portfolio company Alltub Group, a producer of collapsible aluminum tubing, of Karl Höll GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of collapsible aluminum and laminate tubes.
  • XIO acquires Lumenis for approximately $510 million, $14 per share, in cashJones Day advised XIO Group in its acquisition of Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest energy-based medical company for surgical, ophthalmology, and aesthetic applications, for $14 per share in cash, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $510 million.
  • U.S. company investigates handling of whistleblower complaintsJones Day investigated and provided advice regarding the handling of whistleblower complaints concerning possible corrupt and fraudulent activity at a U.S. company's Brazilian subsidiary.
  • NEP acquires Consolidated Media IndustriesJones Day advised NEP Group, Inc., a U.S. based leading remote production, studio production, video display, and host broadcasting company, on its acquisition of Consolidated Media Industries.
  • Aurora Resurgence completes €74 million recapitalization of Alltub GroupJones Day advised Aurora Resurgence in the €74 million (US$80.8 million) recapitalization of the Alltub Group, a producer of collapsible aluminum tubing, to refinance outstanding debt, fund a cash distribution to stockholders, and support continued growth of the company.
  • Procter & Gamble sells Rochas brand to Interparfums for $108 millionJones Day advised The Procter & Gamble Company on its sale of the Rochas business to the French company Interparfums S.A. for $108 million.
    • July 25, 2014
      Jones Day Regional Energy Conference, International Implications of the Marcellus and Utica Shale
    • June 7, 2012
      Jones Day Chicago 2012 MCLE University
    • February 23, 2010
      2010 Speaker Series: Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe