A&O Shearman advises Daher Group on its entry into exclusive negotiations with Sopra Steria for the sale of its Manufacturing Engineering business

This business includes production preparation as well as support during ramp‑up phases and the optimization of industrial performance in the aerospace sector. It helps to ensuring quality, industrial performance and continuity of production operations. 

Primarily based in France and Germany, the Manufacturing Engineering business employs more than 300 people and generated revenues of over EUR42 million in 2025. 

The proposed transaction remains subject to prior consultation with employee representative bodies, as well as to the receipt of customary regulatory approvals, with completion expected in the second half of 2026. 

The A&O Shearman team, comprising partner Alexandre Ancel, counsel Julie Parent and senior associate Astrid Achard on corporate aspects; partner Laurie-Anne Ancenys, senior associate Juliette Mazilier and associate Thomas Feigean on IT/data aspects; partner Claire Toumieux and associate Naomi-Lan Leroy on employment law aspects, and partner Charles del Valle and associate Ryan Ceglia on tax aspects, advised alongside Aymen Manougui (Head of Corporate M&A) and François Masson (General Counsel) of Daher group. A&O Shearman's German office also advised on German law aspects.