Jeantet advised “K” Line in connection with the takeover of Airseas start-up’s business as part of a prepack sale
Paris, February 20, 2024 – Jeantet advised the shipping company KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD “K” Line (Tokyo, Japan), on the prepack sale takeover of Airseas’ business activity (Nantes, France), which develops a propulsion technology for freight transportation ships.
On February 14, 2024, following negotiations under the conciliation procedure, the Nantes Commercial Court ruled in favor of “K” Line in the proposed sale of Airseas’ business.
Founded in Nantes in 2016 by aeronautical engineers, Airseas designs and produces a wind propulsion technology that contributes to the decarbonization of maritime transportation.
“K” Line, one of the leaders in the sector, had developed a partnership with Airseas over several years.
“K” Line’s acquisition of this innovative business demonstrates both its confidence in the technology developed by Airseas, and the central role played by the fight against global warming in its development strategy.
The Jeantet team included: The restructuring team of Laïd Estelle Laurent (Partner) with Laetitia Ternisien (Partner) on employment law aspects, Jean Delapalme (senior lawyer) and Claire Blondel (lawyer). With the cooperation of the corporate M&A team of Karl Hepp de Sevelinges (Partner) and Guillaume Fornier (Partner), with Stanislas Chaudun (senior lawyer), the IP/IT team of Frédéric Sardain (Partner) with Maxime Seiller (lawyer), and the financing team of Delphine Baudoin (Partner).
Jeantet acted in full cooperation with the Japanese law firm Nishimura, historical advisor to “K” Line.
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