White & Case advises Aluminium Bahrain on proposed acquisition of Aluminium Dunkerque

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. ("Alba"), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, on its entry into an exclusive agreement under which Alba will acquire 100% of Aluminium Dunkerque, Europe’s largest primary aluminium smelter, from American Industrial Partners.

The proposed transaction marks an important new chapter for Aluminium Dunkerque and secures a long-term industrial owner committed to its continued development in France and Europe. Alba intends to pursue a long-term industrial strategy anchored in France and led locally, focused on operational stability, continued investment and sustainable innovation.

The transaction remains subject to the consultation of the works council of Aluminium Dunkerque, execution of definitive transaction agreements and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including competition and other regulatory clearances, as well as Alba's shareholder approval.

Alba will continue to update the market in accordance with its disclosure obligations on the Bahrain Bourse and London Stock Exchange, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The White & Case team which advised on the transaction was led by partner Nathalie Nègre-Eveillard (Paris) and included partners Julien Bocobza, Jérémie Marthan, Samir Berlat, Alexandre Jaurett, Quirec de Kersauson, Alexandre Ippolito, Clara Hainsdorf and Xavier Hubert (all Paris), Nick Crawford (London), Alexander McMyn (Dubai & Singapore), Genevra Forwood (Brussels & London), local partner Prema Govind-Hitti (Dubai), counsel Henri Bousseau (Paris), associates Léa Menaut, Coline Berthe de Pommery, Serena Porhel, Selim Laroussi, Rahel Wendebourg, Martin Poirier, Hovig Cancioglu, Enzo Antonucci, Pauline Abbouche, Raphaël Papon, Claire Sardet, Garance Anjubault, Clément Bellaclas, Réhane El Khayari and Aurélia Orofino (all Paris), Max Gueli and Ed Pearson (both London) and Emma Pessotto (Brussels).

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