Ardian is one of the world's leading independent investment companies with more than 610 employees in 15 locations in Europe, South and North America and Asia. The company manages approximately $ 90 billion of assets in direct funds, funds of funds, infrastructure, private debt and real estate.
 
Founded more than 80 years ago in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, the Schleich Group is one of the largest toy manufacturers in Germany and an internationally leading provider of realistic figures. The company, in which Ardian previously held a majority stake, sells its products in more than 50 countries worldwide and recorded gross sales of almost EUR 185 million in 2018.
 
Jeantet’s team included: Partner Karl Hepp de Sevelinges and  Ruben Koslar and Perrine Fuchs (Associates, all Corporate/M&A), as well as Laetitia Ternisien (Counsel, Employment Law).
 
Milbank acted as lead counsel for Schleich Group with a strong transactional team under the direction of Partner Norbert Rieger (Corporate/M&A, Munich).
 
The Franco-German transaction team of Jeantet has an outstanding experience in advising its clients on both sides of the Rhine.