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Our Private Equity practice is characterized by a global approach to the core legal issues of this field - Corporate, Banking and Tax - within a full service firm. A team of specialists in these three areas of law allow us to take the lead on transactions on the equity or mezzanine side as well as on the financing aspects, with the support of the other departments of the firm whenever needed.

Our Corporate team is predominantly involved in advising investment funds on deals with an enterprise value ranging between €20 and €300 million. The team represents financial investors, on the sale or buy side, in relation to their equity or mezzanine investments as well as management teams. Our lawyers are also regularly involved on Development Capital operations.

Our LBO Finance team advises the major banks of the Mid Cap LBO market in relation to the implementation of senior debt financing.

A dedicated team of professionals within our Tax department advises investors on the tax structure of PE operations and are able to carry out tax due diligence. 

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - France

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is a well-established firm with a strong presence on mid-market private equity matters. The team is skilled in various different areas including LBOs and restructuring matters, working in close collaboration with the firm's tax and finance departments. It acts for banks and funds, and is active in a range of sectors such as retail, life sciences and technology. The department also assists managers and founders with divestments.

Work Highlights

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  • De Pardieu Brocas Maffei advised Mubadala on the sale of Looping.

Strengths

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The team are reliable, efficient and accurate.

Private Equity respondent
France

The firm has a great reputation in the market, as well as among counterparts. They have tremendous soft skills and a great understanding of essential issues in negotiations.

Private Equity respondent
France

What I love is that our main point of contact partner doesn't hesitate to put us in direct contact with the relevant services if needed.

Private Equity respondent
France

It is a close-knit team with a great deal of experience in private equity and great availability. The lawyers are able to find a balance in negotiations, ensuring the success of the deals.

Private Equity respondent
France

They have in-depth knowledge of market best practices.

Private Equity respondent
France

Notable Practitioners

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3
Cédric Chanas
3
Band 3

Cédric Chanas makes his debut in the rankings this year, thanks to his expertise in LBOs on behalf of domestic and international investment funds.

Cédric is excellent - knowledgeable, smart and proactive.

He is pragmatic and deal-oriented.

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Jean-François Pourdieu
3
Jean-François Pourdieu
3
Band 3

Jean-François Pourdieu has a long-standing presence in the market and represents management teams and private equity houses in LBO transactions and fundraisings.

Jean-François is an outstanding negotiator, with an impressive ability to listen and understand. His responsiveness is remarkable and he consistently provides pragmatic and concrete advice.

He is a very good adviser.

He has lots and lots of experience and has completed numerous deals, so he knows how to adapt. He is efficient and pedagogical.

Jean-François is always calm, composed and reassuring, even in times of tension.

Jean-François is a top lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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France

Private Equity: Mid-Market
3
Cédric Chanas
3
Band 3
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Jean-François Pourdieu
3
Jean-François Pourdieu
3
Band 3
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Members

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Cédric Chanas

Guillaume Touttée

Jean-François Pourdieu

Jean-François Pourdieu

Head of Department

Magali Masson

Matthieu Candia

Sandra Benhaïm

Clients

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21 INVEST

Andera

BNP Paribas

Bpifrance

CIC Lyonnaise de Banque

CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY

Cathay Capital

EMZ

Edify

Ergon Capital Partners

Five Arrows

Florac Investissements

Natixis

Siparex ETI

Societe Generale

Société Générale Capital Partenaires

Industries

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Banks

Financial services

Industry

Insurance

Investment funds

New Technologies

Real estate

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