Frank Martin Laprade is a corporate law specialist, with a particular focus on listed companies in Paris.
He has been a lecturer and researcher at the University of Paris Sud (XI) and a member of the Ansa legal committee for over 15 years. His expertise includes advising on takeover bids, issuance of securities giving access to capital, listing and delisting of companies on the stock exchange, as well as litigation (administrative sanctions, market abuse, shareholder disputes).
He is also the author of numerous publications.
Background
Lawyer since : 1997
Bar. : Paris
Language(s) : French - English - German
Training :
- DOCTORATE in Private Law – University Paris-Saclay (Paris XI), 2006
- MASTER’S in Business and Tax Law – University Panthéon-Assas (Paris II), 1994
- INSTITUTE OF POLITICIAL STUDIES of Paris, Public Service, 1992
Member of :
Centre de Recherche en Droit Financier (Financial Law Research Centre) (Sorbonne-Finance), Institut André TUNC (André TUNC Institute), Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne University.
- Association Nationale des Sociétés par Actions (National Association of Joint Stock Companies) (ANSA), Member of the Legal Committee
- Partner member of the association MiddleNext
- Member of the Legal Committee of the Association de Défense des Investisseurs (Investor Defence Association) (ADI)
- Association Nationale des Juristes de Banque (National Association of Banking Lawyers) (ANJB)
- Association des Juristes de Sciences-Po (Association of Sciences Po lawyers) (AJSP)
- Association d’Avocats en Droit Boursier (Association of Stock Market Lawyers) (ADB)
Publications
- AMF vs. OCABSA: Does the End Justify the Means? – Finascope 04/08/2025
- CIAM v. AMF Case: Does Vincent Bolloré Control Vivendi SE? – Finascope 13/05/2025
- Lamy Business law review – October 2023
- On the ingratitude of the financial journalist’s job (continued) – Finascope, 18/04/2023
- Home visits: will the ECHR confirm the judicial validation of the police methods used by the AMF? – Finascope, 07/02/2023
- What’s the point of the AMF’s new warning against financing prized by French start-ups? – Finascope, 11/08/2022
- A great opportunity for the new president of the AMF ? – Option Finance, 09/19/2022
- When a former regulatory requirement becomes a simple recommendation -Finascope, 07/19/2022
- The takeover of April pushes the AMF to clarify the notion of action in concert – L’Agefi Quotidien, 07/06/2022. Quote from Frank Martin-Laprade
- Equality of arms before the Paris Court of Appeal : work in progress… – Finascope, 04/19/2022
- Composition administrative : des effets pervers pour celui qui ne transige pas ? – Finascope, 01/25/2022
- What lessons can be drawn from the latest developments in the Vivendi case? – Option Finance, 21/01/2022
- Diana Holding v Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (AMF (French regulatory public authority)).
- Christian Burrus v CVC Capital Partners (Commercial Court).
- Radiall v Euronext Paris SA (Supreme Court (Cour de Cassation)).
- Madag v Acadomia (priority concern of constitutionality (QPC)).
- Transfer of registered office abroad (Eurofins Scientific SE, Velcan Energy, etc.).
- Public takeover bids (Clarins, Rue du Commerce, Gifi, Huis Clos, etc.).
- Programmes to increase share capital through the exercise of stock options (PACEOs) and other equity lines.
- Capital increases (Europacorp, Compagnie des Alpes, Archos, etc.).
- Complex bond issues (Assystem, Foncière Inéa, etc.).
- Implementation of trust solutions (equitization).
AMF vs. OCABSA: Does the End Justify the Means? – Finascope 04/08/2025
As the regulator steps up its crackdown on dilutive financing, Frank Martin Laprade analyzes the AMF’s offensive strategy from a legal standpoint. Beyond the goal of protecting retail investors, he raises a fundamental question of principle in this op-ed: can legal certainty be compromised in the name of regulation? An essential read to understand the […]
Paris | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
CIAM v. AMF Case: Does Vincent Bolloré Control Vivendi SE? – Finascope 13/05/2025
Frank Martin Laprade analyzes the CIAM v. AMF case and the core issue of Vincent Bolloré’s control over Vivendi SE in this expert opinion. Read more : Click here !
Paris | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Lamy Business law review – October 2023
The scope of seizures during authorized visits in securities law – Frank MARTIN LAPRADE Differences and similarities between home visits (administrative) and searches (criminal) – Frank MARTIN LAPRADE, Marie ROBIN website link
Paris | CAPITAL MARKETS AND STOCK EXCHANGE LAW | STOCK MARKET LITIGATION | CORPORATE CRIMINAL LAW
Best Lawyers in France: 2024 Ranking
The firm is delighted with the ranking of 25 of its lawyers in the following categories: Jean-François Adelle Banking and Finance Law Bertrand Biette Insolvency and Reorganization Law Jacques-Henry de Bourmont Tax Law Thierry Brun Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Yvon Dréano Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Health Care Law Karl Hepp de […]
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY | LITIGATION – ARBITRATION – MEDIATION | COMPETITION AND ECONOMIC LAW | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY | ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW | TAX | REAL ESTATE | MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (large & mid cap) | CAPITAL MARKETS AND STOCK EXCHANGE LAW | TECH & DATA | PUBLIC LAW – PUBLIC CONTRACTS | RESTRUCTURING – LAW OF COMPANIES IN DIFFICULTY
Jeantet advises Keyrus and K Eagle Investment in the context of the proposed simplified tender offer for Keyrus shares to be launched by K Eagle Investment
Paris, 9 June 2023 – Jeantet advises Keyrus, an international player in providing IT and electronic consultancy services, whose shares are listed on Euronext Growth Paris, and K Eagle Investment, a company created for the purposes of the transaction and controlled by Eric Cohen (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder of Keyrus), in […]
Paris | CAPITAL MARKETS AND STOCK EXCHANGE LAW
On the ingratitude of the financial journalist’s job (continued) – Finascope, 18/04/2023
Legal column by our partner Frank Martin Laprade. Plus de dix ans après les faits, la Cour d’appel de Paris vient de rendre une décision dont il est bien difficile de dire si elle est favorable – ou non – aux journalistes financiers, dont la marge de manœuvre avait été sérieusement restreinte par la commission […]
Paris | BANKING AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
Home visits: will the ECHR confirm the judicial validation of the police methods used by the AMF? – Finascope, 07/02/2023
Dans cette chronique juridique, Frank Martin Laprade, associé, enseignant chercheur associé à l’Université Paris Sud (XI) met en perspective l’arrêt de la cour de cassation du 16 décembre 2022.
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY
The AMF obtains full freedom of action for its visits and seizures – L’Agefi, 21/12/2022 – Citation de Frank Martin-Laprade
L’assemblée plénière de la Cour de cassation étend le pouvoir du gendarme boursier, ne retenant plus la notion d’«occupant des lieux». Explication de notre associé Frank Martin-Laprade dans cet article de Bruno de Roulhac.
Paris | STOCK MARKET LITIGATION
What’s the point of the AMF’s new warning against financing prized by French start-ups? – Finascope, 11/08/2022
Legal column by our partner Frank Martin-Laprade. Le 13 octobre 2022, et pour la troisième fois en deux ans, l’AMF a publié une mise en garde à l’encontre de certains types de « financements dilutifs » qu’elle désigne désormais par la formule globale « d’OCABSA ou d’equity lines », alors qu’il s’agit potentiellement de deux choses différentes, comme elle semblait d’ailleurs l’avoir initialement bien compris, puisque son premier communiqué […]
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY
A great opportunity for the new president of the AMF ? – Option Finance, 09/19/2022
Will the future chairman of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) be able to seize the opportunity provided by a new mandate at the head of the stock market regulator to (finally) turn the page on the former Commission des opérations de bourse (COB) and bring himself up to speed – in Europe – with […]
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY
Best Lawyers in France : Rankings 2023
The firm is pleased to have 20 of its lawyers ranked, including 1 new entry in the following categories : Jean-François Adelle Banking and Finance Law Bertrand Biette Insolvency and Reorganization Law Jacques-Henry de Bourmont Tax Law Thierry Brun Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Yvon Dréano Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Karl Hepp […]
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY | LITIGATION – ARBITRATION – MEDIATION | COMPETITION AND ECONOMIC LAW | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY | ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW | TAX | REAL ESTATE | MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS | CAPITAL MARKETS AND STOCK EXCHANGE LAW | TECH & DATA | PUBLIC LAW – PUBLIC CONTRACTS | RESTRUCTURING – LAW OF COMPANIES IN DIFFICULTY
When a former regulatory requirement becomes a simple recommendation -Finascope, 07/19/2022
Legal column by Frank Martin-Laprade, partner.
Paris | LISTED COMPANIES AND CAPITAL MARKETS LAW