Chambers Review
Linklaters has a well-regarded private equity practice working with other teams at the firm to provide a full service. The department assists international financial sponsors and corporations with all their private equity activities, which include sales, acquisitions and public offers. It is active across the energy, infrastructure and pharmaceutical areas. The team is also very active on cross-border deals thanks to close ties with the firm's other European and international offices.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters acted for InfraVia Capital Partners on its EUR378 million acquisition of 50% of FiberForce.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a very strong firm comprising of very skilled individuals with a strong ability to ramp up for complex large subjects to meet tight deadlines and clients' demand, yet with the ability to simplify and synthesise then optimising our ability to focus on key topics."
"Linklaters has very competent commercial lawyers and has a very good ability to bring a deal across the line. The lawyers also have good relations in the market and so it helps during discussion with counterparts."
"It is a very strong firm comprising of very skilled individuals with a strong ability to ramp up for complex large subjects to meet tight deadlines and clients' demand, yet with the ability to simplify and synthesise then optimising our ability to focus on key topics."
"Linklaters has very competent commercial lawyers and has a very good ability to bring a deal across the line. The lawyers also have good relations in the market and so it helps during discussion with counterparts."
Notable Practitioners
Florent Mazeron moves up the rankings this year. He represents international private equity houses in cross-border acquisitions. He acts for clients active across the healthcare and infrastructure sectors.
"He is very responsive, fully dedicated and business-oriented."
"He is high energy, solution-driven, very pragmatic and a strong negotiator. He has the ability to overcome highly complex legal issues on the spot."
"Florent is a very commercial lawyer, who is able to identify and explain key risks and present innovative and workable solutions. Florent is a trusted legal adviser with a deep knowledge of the French legal market."