We focus exclusively on a limited number of M&A-related practices, allowing us to deliver high-end specialized legal services.
Krossing is a corporate M&A boutique law firm. We advise mainly strategic and private equity investors in France and in emerging markets, with particular expertise in Africa.
Who we are
Why Krossing?
Independent
As a niche firm with a core and loyal client-base, we are agile and not hindered by the heavy conflict clearance processes and cost structures of large law firms.
No hourly rates
We focus on the value we bring to your business, not on the time spent. Our fee arrangements are typically based on a fixed price with no or limited assumptions other than the project’s timeline, thus ensuring legal budget certainty for our clients.
On-the-ground knowledge and international standards
Our longstanding relationships with local teams combined with our international experience allow us to provide an integrated and efficient service meeting top-tier law firms’ standards.
Client-centric and result-oriented
We take a real interest in your business, we provide “actionable advice” to achieve your strategic objectives.
Founding Partner
Jean-Jérôme advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint-ventures, corporate reorganisations, and acquisition financings. He focuses on complex and strategic projects, with specific expertise in multijurisdictional transactions. His expertise includes all phases of M&A transactions: structuring, financing, due diligence, negotiation and drafting transaction documents.
Background
Jean-Jérôme Khodara is the founder and managing partner of Krossing. Previously, Jean-Jérôme was a Partner at Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy’s M&A Practice Group (Cairo, Algiers). Jean-Jérôme has also worked with the law firm Gide and with LafargeHolcim, where he was in charge of M&A transactions for Africa & the Middle East.
He holds degrees from France (Paris-Assas), the UK (Exeter), and the USA (Harvard).
He has received the award for Single Deal Legal Advisor by Private Equity Africa Awards (2019).
Qualifications
- Harvard University (USA): Master in Public Administration (2002-2004)
- Exeter University (UK): LL.M. in International Law (1996-1997)
- University of Rennes (France): Post-Graduate Degree in Business Law – DJCE (1995-1996)
- Paris II Panthéon-Assas University (France): Master in Business Law (1991-1995)
- Member of the Paris Bar Association
Recent work
Jean-Jérôme has advised:
- Alta Semper Capital on the acquisition of Allmed, the leading producer of haemodialysis solutions in Africa and the Middle East (UK, Egypt & Germany)
- Barent Risk Management for the spin-off of its insurance and reinsurance business with HRF (France)
- Renault for the establishment of a joint venture to operate its importation and distribution network in Algeria
- Oshkosh Corporation (U.S.: N.Y.S.E.), owner of JLG Industries – a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers – on the acquisition of AUSA (France)
- Oncologie et Diagnostic du Maroc, the largest oncology, radiology and diagnostic services platform in Morocco, in connection with a €21 million investment (convertible loan) from the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) (Morocco)
- Saint-Gobain in connection with the acquisition of IDP for Chemicals S.A.E. (Egypt)
- Meridian Investment for the divestment of a majority stake in “TBE Egypt for Payment Solutions and Services” to affiliates of BPE Partners (formerly Beltone Private Equity) (Egypt)
- RMBV (a Dutch private equity investment fund) for the divestment of its minority stake in the transportation and logistics company La Flèche Bleue Algérienne (Algeria)
- Development Partners International, a pan-African private equity firm, in relation to its minority investment in B.Tech for Trade and Distribution S.A.E., a leading Egyptian distributor of white goods (Egypt)
- Meridian Investment for the divestment of a majority stake in “TBE Egypt for Payment Solutions and Services” to affiliates of BPE Partners (formerly Beltone Private Equity) (Egypt)
- KFC for the opening of a restaurant chain in Algeria
- Capgemini in connection with its initial investment and launch of operations in Egypt
- Hyundai in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in Doosan (Algeria)
- BPE Partners (formerly Beltone Private Equity) on the acquisition of a minority stake in three Egyptian companies (MMID 30, TAQA 50 & PHOENIX), qualified to participate in the second round of the solar Feed-in-Tariff Program (Egypt)
- GE Power for the restructuring of its joint-venture company in Libya
Awards
Award for Single Deal Legal Advisor by Private Equity Africa Awards (2019)
At Krossing Legal, we offer unparalleled legal expertise and actionable advice tailored to your strategic needs. Contact us to discover how we can assist you in achieving your business goals in Africa.
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