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Julie Palumbo

Associate
About

Julie Palumbo is a member of DLA Piper's Corporate team and mainly advises on M&A and private equity transactions on behalf of companies and investment funds, both on listed and non-listed targets.

Professional QualificationsAvocat admitted to the Paris Bar

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising Qualcomm in the acquisition of the entire share capital of Tiempo Secure, a French technology company developing security solutions integrated into microelectronic circuits, from its founders and financial investors.
  • Advising TRATON Financial Services AB, part of a major German automobile manufacturing group, on its acquisition of a French industrial vehicle leasing business. 
  • Advising a leading tire manufacturer, on the acquisition of a French company specializing in elastomer engineering.
  • Advising Hy24, the world’s leading private asset manager dedicated to the hydrogen economy, on a second capital raise of EUR47 million for Hy2Gen AG, a global producer of renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels.
  • Advising Eagle Football Holdings Bidco (indirectly controlled by John Textor) in connection with (i) the purchase of a majority stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe (listed on Euronext Paris) from Holnest, Pathe and IDG Capital and the subscription to a reserved capital increase of Olympique Lyonnais Groupe and (ii) Eagle's subsequent mandatory takeover bid for Olympique Lyonnais Groupe.
  • Advising shareholders, including the investment fund FPCI Newfund 1 on the sale of a majority stake in the share capital of Tageos to Fedrigoni.
  • Advising Qatar Sports Investments on the conclusion of a partnership and strategic investment agreement with Arctos Partners. This agreement relates to the acquisition by Arctos of a minority stake in the capital of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) soccer club.
  • Advising Alcopa Capital Development in connection with the purchase of a majority stake in the Buffet Crampon group, world leader in the manufacture of wind musical instruments.
  • Advising StoneX Group Inc. in connection with the acquisition of Octo Finances SA, a premier fixed income brokerage firm.
 
Languages
  • French
  • English

Recognitions

Team recognitions

  • Legal 500 - Private Equity: LBO - Tier 3 – 2025
    “Availability, in-depth expertise, ability to support both SMEs and large international groups.”
  • Legal 500 - Mergers & acquisitions - Tier 4 – 2025
    “Great organisational capabilities combined with a focused professional approach and excellent connections worldwide.”
  • Option Droit & Affaires – Mergers & acquisitions – 5 stars – 2025
  • Option Droit & Affaires – Private Equity – 5 stars - 2025
 
Education
  • Montpellier – Master’s degree in international commercial law
  • University of Kent – LLM international commercial law

Prior Experience

  • Several experiences in French and international law firms
  • Experience (internship) in the legal affairs department of the refining & chemicals branch of TotalEnergies