Baker McKenzie advised the CMA CGM Group on the acquisition of the Fattal Group

Baker McKenzie advised CMA CGM Group on the acquisition of the Fattal Group. Founded in 1897, Fattal Group has grown over time to become one of the leading distributor agents of world-renowned brands in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and currently operates in 8 countries.

Specialized in the warehousing, promotion and distribution of products and services for consumers, professionals and direct customers, the Fattal Group primarily distributes fast-moving consumer goods and consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, perfumes, makeup and cosmetics.

Baker McKenzie's team was led by Michael Doumet and Eric Lasry and included:

• In France, Michaël Koubi and Jean-Baptiste Herrmann on M&A aspects; Olivia Chriqui-Guiot and Charles Wroblewski on antitrust aspects
• In the United Arab Emirates, Hani Naja, Tala Shomar and Sami Saygh on corporate aspects; David Monnier and Bushra Begum on antitrust aspects
• In Egypt, Hani Nassef and Bassem Abdelrahman on corporate matters; Mohamed Elfar, Mohamed Elbaroudy and Hania Negm on antitrust aspects
• In Saudi Arabia, Zahi Younes and Yousef Bugaighis on corporate matters