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Private Equity - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields acts for an impressive list of French and international private equity funds. The team is able to advise on the full spectrum of private equity-related matters including acquisitions, sales and financing. It boasts expertise in a range of industry sectors such as pharmaceuticals, technology and manufacturing. The department regularly works in close collaboration with other offices around the world.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Charterhouse Capital Partners on its EUR350 million minority investment in France Valley.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicolas Barberis
2
Nicolas Barberis
2
Band 2

Nicolas Barberis frequently acts for private equity houses on both the buy and sell sides of transactions. He is well placed to act on domestic and cross-border mandates.

He is one of my favourite lawyers to work with, with very good management when dealing with a difficult counterparty. Excellent.

He is an incredible lawyer; it's always a pleasure to work with him.

Nicolas is super strong and reliable, with a very good understanding of situations.

Nicolas possesses strong commercial skills.

Guy Benda
4
Guy Benda
4
Band 4

Guy Benda boasts a solid track record advising domestic and international private equity firms on high-value LBOs. He is well placed to act on mandates of a multi-jurisdictional scope.

Guy is very experienced.

Julien Rebibo
4
Julien Rebibo
4
Band 4

Julien Rebibo is recognised for his work advising on sales, acquisitions and fundraisings. He routinely represents leading international private equity houses.

Julien is constantly available. He is always anticipating two or three steps ahead. He is an expert in his field and very fun to deal with.

He is one of the rising talents within the firm.

Julien is super strong and reliable.

He is an incredible lawyer; it is always a pleasure to work with him.

Yann Gozal
4
Yann Gozal
4
Band 4

Yann Gozal represents international clients in a range of private equity mandates, including disposals and investments.

He is very technical and sophisticated. He can handle the most complex situations.

Yann is high-profile, very talented and finance-savvy.

Yann does a very good job finding solutions. He is very involved and gets the job done.

He is able to go beyond the purely legal reading and maintain a broader vision.

He has high energy, is hard-working, intelligent and effective, always advocating for us and flexible in setting efficient deal terms.

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Private Equity: High-end Capability

Nicolas Barberis
2
Nicolas Barberis
2
Band 2
Guy Benda
4
Guy Benda
4
Band 4
Julien Rebibo
4
Julien Rebibo
4
Band 4
Yann Gozal
4
Yann Gozal
4
Band 4