Overview
Sebastien Bonneau focuses his practice on a unique blend of merger and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, joint ventures, real estate, and energy. He has particular experience in advising clients in the fast-growing data centre and digital infrastructure sector, having been active in this area since 2006. As a UK and France dual-qualified lawyer with more than two decades of experience, he brings hands-on knowledge of both jurisdictions and is well versed in handling transactions for clients based there.
In addition to advising clients within the data centre and digital infrastructure industry, he also advises entrepreneurs on their global development through growth and innovation, strategic M&A, fundraisings, and strategic partnerships with blue chips.
Prior to joining McDermott, Sebastien led the award-winning global data centre and digital infrastructure team of a top tier international law firm.
Results
- Advised a US listed Tech company on a double data centre sale and lease back transaction in France*
- Advised a leading data centre owner and operator on the M&A acquisition of a data centre campus in Europe, for a total capacity of 22.5 MW*
- Advised a leading data centre owner and operator on the acquisition of a real estate asset in Europe for the development of a data centre campus*
- Advised a leading data centre owner and operator on the commercialisation of data centre services in France, Spain, and Italy, opposite a hyperscaler, for a total capacity of 24 MW*
- Advised a leading data centre owner and operator on the commercialisation of data centre services in Sweden and Italy, opposite a hyperscaler*
- Advised a group of syndicated lenders on a 140m€ facility for the development of a data centre in Ireland, for a total capacity of 16 MW*
- Advised an investment fund on a £900m joint venture with a leading data centre owner and operator for the development of a data centre in Germany, for a total capacity of 38 MW*
- Advised an investment bank on its participation into a £600m syndicated facility for the development of a data centre in the UK, for a total capacity of 62 MW*
- Advised a hyperscaler on the negotiation of a security package – including SANDS/Direct agreements, in relation to a syndicated facility for the development of a data centre in Ireland, for a total capacity of 32 MW*
- Advised a hyperscaler on a data centre services agreement in Norway, for a total capacity of 260 MW*
- Advised a hyperscaler on a data centre services agreement in Ireland, for a total capacity of 32 MW*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott
Recognitions
- The Legal 500 UK, Recommended in London: Venture Capital, 2024
- Paris Bar, Pro Bono Award, 2021
- Leaders League Legal Awards, Recommended or Highly Recommended in M&A and Corporate Venture, 2019-2021
- Leaders League Legal Awards, Rising Star, 2013
Credentials
Education
HEC Paris, Executive MBA, 2012
Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, Innovative Management and Entrepreneurial Leadership, 2012
University of Paris V, MA, European Business Law, 2000
University of Pantheon-Sorbonne, LLM, Business Law, 1999
University of Pantheon-Sorbonne, BA, 1998
Admissions
England and Wales
Paris
Languages
English
French
Spanish
