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Paul Hastings LLP

Private Equity: High-end Capability

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Private Equity: High-end Capability - France


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings is a well-established private equity firm covering both mid-market and high-end transactions. The practice advises clients on LBOs, acquisitions and sales. Its impressive client base includes market-leading actors in French and European mid-market private equity, as well as management teams. The law firm has notable abilities in cross-border instructions. The team is well integrated with the firm's tax and finance practitioners.

À propos de l’équipe

Paul Hastings a une équipe de private equity bien établie, couvrant à la fois les transactions mid-market et high-end. Le cabinet conseille ses clients dans le cadre de LBO, d’acquisitions et de ventes. Sa clientèle impressionnante comprend des acteurs de premier plan du private equity français et européen mid-market, ainsi que des équipes de management. Le cabinet d’avocats dispose de compétences notables en matière d’instructions transfrontalières. L’équipe est bien intégrée aux pratiques fiscalité et financement du cabinet.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings advised Oakley Capital on the acquisition of Product Life Group.

  • Paul Hastings a conseillé Oakley Capital dans le cadre de l'acquisition de Product Life Group.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings is our partner of choice for private equity transactions in France, given its strong ability to understand the specificities of the local market and strategic input.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • Paul Hastings has a strategic approach and in-depth understanding of commercial issues.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • The team demonstrates proactivity, autonomy and commitment, and is able to handle difficult negotiations well.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • The Paul Hastings team combines remarkable technical mastery with a strategic approach that is perfectly suited to complex operations. Its in-depth understanding of business issues is a real asset.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • Paul Hastings has excellent knowledge of both French and international deals through its network and a highly experienced and recognised team.

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  • Paul Hastings a une approche stratégique et une compréhension approfondie des enjeux commerciaux.

    Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Arthur de Baudry d'Asson
    Band 3Arthur de Baudry d'Asson

    Arthur de Baudry d'Asson

    Arthur de Baudry d'Asson routinely handles investments and acquisitions on behalf of international investment funds, including US-based clients.

    Arthur de Baudry d’Asson intervient régulièrement dans le cadre d’investissements et d’acquisitions pour le compte de fonds d’investissement internationaux, y compris des clients basés aux États-Unis.

    • Arthur de Baudry d'Asson is an excellent lawyer who navigates the French market for us.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
    • Arthur de Baudry d'Asson has exceptional service levels and gets into every detail of a transaction, providing clear, practical advice that balances legal implications with commercial pragmatism.

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    • Arthur de Baudry d'Asson offre un niveau de service exceptionnel et s’immerge dans chaque détail d’une transaction, fournissant des conseils clairs et pragmatiques qui équilibrent les implications juridiques et le pragmatisme commercial.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
    • Arthur de Baudry d'Asson est un excellent avocat qui nous guide sur le marché français.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
  • Band 3Charles Cardon
    Band 3Charles Cardon

    Charles Cardon

    Charles Cardon advises on sales and acquisitions on behalf of private equity funds. He assists clients active in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

    Charles Cardon conseille dans le cadre de ventes et d’acquisitions pour le compte de fonds de private equity. Il assiste des clients actifs dans les secteurs de la technologie et de l’industrie.

    • Charles Cardon is quite simply an excellent M&A lawyer and, what's more, a very nice person.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance
    • Charles Cardon est tout simplement un excellent avocat en M&A et, de plus, une personne très agréable.

      Private Equity: High-end Capability respondentFrance

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