Lenz & Staehelin with BNP Paribas on AXA IM acquisition

Lenz & Staehelin advised BNP Paribas on the Swiss merger filing concerning BNP Paribas Cardif’s acquisition of AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). BNP Paribas Cardif is the insurance subsidiary of BNP Paribas.

The transaction, valued at approximately EUR 5 billion, was completed on July 1, 2025.

The Lenz & Staehelin team

The Lenz & Staehelin lineup on the matter featured partner Astrid Waser (pictured) and associate Sandro Travaglini (both competition).

flavio.caci@lcpublishinggroup.com

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