Paris firm Ginestie Paley-Vincent & Associes is acting opposite London giant Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer on the Anglo-French takeover battle between Kingfisher and Castorama.

The 10-partner Ginestie was called in by Castorama’s French directors after the UK-based Kingfisher last month announced its intention to buy out the group. Ginestie name partner Philippe Ginestie is acting as lead adviser to the directors.