Baya primarily advises French and international clients in venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, and private equity transactions.
She supports a diverse range of clients, including investment funds, entrepreneurs, and companies of all sizes, in their growth and development strategies.
Known for her professionalism and availability, Baya Bouzid works with demanding clients across various sectors such as technology, innovation, healthcare, industry, and financial services.
Baya joined Milestone after gaining experience in several law firms in France and abroad.
Languages: French, English, Arabic, Italian
- Private Equity
– Structuring and implementation of investment transactions (private equity, venture capital, growth capital, LBOs, MBOs, etc.).
– Management of fundraising processes, conducting due diligence audits, negotiation of Term Sheets, drafting of investment agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and asset and liability guarantee agreements.
– Legal and tax advisory on regulatory and investment-related matters.
– Structuring of employee and executive incentive mechanisms (issuance of BSPCE, warrants, free shares).
– Issuance of bond financing (straight bonds, convertible bonds).
- Corporate – M&A
– Acquisitions and disposals of company shares, whether listed or unlisted, in France and abroad; purchase/sale of assets, business undertakings, and joint ventures.
– Advisory on acquisition or disposal strategies.
– Conducting legal, tax, and labor due diligence audits.
– Negotiation and drafting of sale and purchase agreements (SPAs).
– Legal and tax structuring of transactions.
– Management of post-closing matters (potential disputes, price adjustments, etc.).
– Implementation and management of intra-group arrangements such as cash pooling agreements, service agreements, and management fees.
- Lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar for 4 years.
- Collaborates with investment funds and companies on complex transactions (Private Equity, M&A).
- Involved in national and international deals across various sectors (tech, healthcare, industry, etc.).
- Handles due diligence processes, contract drafting, and negotiations in the context of fundraising and acquisition transactions.
- Structures fundraising operations for innovative start-ups involving significant investment amounts.
- Graduate in International Trade Law – Paris Nanterre University
- First year of Master’s Degree in International and European Private Law – FACO Paris
- Master’s Degree in International Trade Law (final year) – Paris Nanterre University
