Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 4
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McDermott Will & Emery acts on majority and minority investments, in addition to undertaking acquisitions and disposals. The law firm acts for a broad clientele of international and domestic private equity firms, with further experience representing management teams. It is well prepared to undertake transactions pertaining to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
Work Highlights
- McDermott acted for Montefiore Investment on the sale of its stake in Gandi.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a very good team, reliable and quite responsive on all the various aspects."
"They are quick, pragmatic and deal-oriented."
"They bring solutions and do not only have legal knowledge, they can feel the deal dynamic and have good business judgement."
"I like the reactivity, availability and quality of the advice."
"It is a very good team, reliable and quite responsive on all the various aspects."
"They are quick, pragmatic and deal-oriented."
"They bring solutions and do not only have legal knowledge, they can feel the deal dynamic and have good business judgement."
"I like the reactivity, availability and quality of the advice."
Notable Practitioners
Grégoire Andrieux acts for private equity funds on both the buy and sell sides of transactions. He is well equipped to handle matters across a range of sectors, including healthcare and technology.
"He has in-depth knowledge of the market and brings valuable support in tactical choices."
"Grégoire Andrieux is creative, very reliable and available."
Henri Pieyre de Mandiargues represents management teams in LBO transactions, with clients drawn from sectors such as healthcare, telecommunications and IT.
Diana Hund assists leading private equity clients with acquisitions and investments.
"She knows how we work and is a very safe pair of hands. We rely on her and her team."
"Diana Hund is very available, has a good understanding of internal constraints, technical expertise and the ability to bring parties together during negotiations."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
France