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Private Equity: High-end Capability

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Private Equity: High-end Capability - France

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.

À propos de l’équipe

Freshfields représente un nombre impressionnant de fonds de private equity français et internationaux. L’équipe est en mesure de fournir des conseils sur l’ensemble des questions liées au PE, y compris les acquisitions, les ventes et le financement. Elle dispose d’une expertise dans de nombreux secteurs tels que la pharmacie, la technologie et l’industrie. Le département travaille régulièrement en étroite collaboration avec ses autres bureaux à travers le monde.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Sanofi on the sale of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, valued at EUR16 billion.

  • Freshfields a conseillé Sanofi dans le cadre de la vente d'une participation majoritaire de 50% dans Opella, pour un montant de EUR16 milliards.

Strengths

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  • The Freshfields partners are hands-on.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • Freshfields has a flexible way of working. I have nothing but good things to say.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • Freshfields has a deep team, which allows for very strong levels of responsiveness.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • The Freshfields team is excellent, with a brilliant work capacity and ability to anticipate problems.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

  • Freshfields' global platform means delivery is outstanding.

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  • L'équipe chez Freshfields est excellente, dotée d'une capacité de travail remarquable et d'une aptitude à anticiper les problèmes.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicolas Barberis
    Nicolas Barberis

    Nicolas Barberis

    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.

    Nicolas Barberis intervient fréquemment pour le compte de fonds de private equity, tant à l’achat qu’à la vente. Il est bien placé pour agir sur des mandats nationaux et cross-border.

    • Nicolas Barberis is an outstanding lawyer who provides perfect advice.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Nicolas has a good commercial sense.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Nicolas a un bon sens commercial.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
    • Nicolas Barberis est un avocat exceptionnel qui donne d'excellents conseils.
      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
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  • Yann Gozal
    Yann Gozal

    Yann Gozal

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

    Yann Gozal représente des clients internationaux dans le cadre de différents mandats de private equity, notamment des cessions et des investissements.

    • Yann Gozal has battle experience alongside us and understands how we think about and approach risks. He is really one of the first lawyers we turn to whenever we have an issue.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Yann doesn't just disappear when he takes on new assignments; he is the point of contact throughout the entire transaction.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Yann ne se contente pas de disparaître lorsqu’il prend de nouveaux dossiers; il reste l’interlocuteur privilégié pendant toute la durée de l’opération.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
    • Yann Gozal a une solide expérience du terrain et comprend notre façon d'appréhender les risques. C'est l'un des premiers avocats que nous consultons en cas de problème.
      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
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  • Guy Benda
    Guy Benda

    Guy Benda

    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 Benda dispose d’une solide expérience dans le conseil de sociétés de private equity nationales et internationales dans le cadre de LBO à forte valeur ajoutée. Il est bien placé pour agir dans le cadre de dossiers internationaux.

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  • Julien Rebibo
    Julien Rebibo

    Julien Rebibo

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

    Julien Rebibo est reconnu pour son travail de conseil en matière de ventes, d’acquisitions et de levées de fonds. Il représente régulièrement des fonds internationaux de private equity de premier plan.

    • Julien Rebibo is quite extraordinary. He has great knowledge of the market and always makes himself available.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Julien Rebibo works really hard, makes the effort to anticipate things and is always very mindful of taking all parties into consideration and building constructive solutions.

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    • Julien understands all the issues two or three steps ahead and has an excellent business sense.

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    • Julien Rebibo est tout à fait exceptionnel. Il a une excellente connaissance du marché et se rend toujours disponible.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Julien anticipe tous les problèmes deux ou trois coups à l'avance et a un excellent sens business.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

    • Julien Rebibo travaille dur, fait l’effort d’anticiper les enjeux et veille toujours à prendre en considération toutes les parties afin de construire des solutions constructives.

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