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Willkie is one of the few major law firms with extensive domestic and international experience in virtually every type of private equity transaction ranging from cross-border multibillion dollar leveraged buyouts to early-stage venture capital financings. As a recognized leader in private equity transactions, fund formation and regulatory compliance Willkie regularly represents private equity investors, issuers and financial advisers in all aspects of domestic and international private equity transactions.
Due to the firm’s longstanding representation of many international private equity and venture capital institutions, our attorneys routinely work on sophisticated private equity transactions such as leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, spin-offs, growth equity investments, venture capital financings, going-private transactions, recapitalizations and dispositions. We also represent a number of institutionally backed private enterprises (including portfolio companies of our private equity and venture capital fund clients) in connection with their financing, M&A and general corporate needs. Our experience covers a broad cross-section of industry sectors, including manufacturing, services, finance, insurance, technology, software, retail, real estate, gaming, biotechnology, medical devices, communications and media.
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher has strong international capabilities thanks to an integrated pan-European practice. The department often advises on cross-border acquisitions and sales. The team is active in numerous industry sectors, including TMT, healthcare and consumer goods. Its client roster includes investors and domestic and international sponsors as well as corporates.
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Latour Capital on its EUR700 million investment in European Digital Group.
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Their depth in handling complex transactions and regulatory matters is notable. They maintain a long-established relationship with us, delivering tailored solutions that align with business goals.
The firm shows strong involvement of partners in the matters, ensuring responsiveness, agility and senior-level advice, enabling us to move quickly to an effective deal finalisation.
I have been impressed by the team’s capability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
The firm shows competence, reactivity and a business-minded approach.
Their depth in handling complex transactions and regulatory matters is notable. They maintain a long-established relationship with us, delivering tailored solutions that align with business goals.
The firm shows strong involvement of partners in the matters, ensuring responsiveness, agility and senior-level advice, enabling us to move quickly to an effective deal finalisation.
I have been impressed by the team’s capability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
The firm shows competence, reactivity and a business-minded approach.
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Christophe Garaud has long-standing experience assisting private equity clients with strategic acquisitions and disposals. His work portfolio encompasses cross-border as well as domestic cases.
Christophe is very strong in his field - super commercial, highly available and very involved.
Christophe is very strong and has a successful partnership with my company.
He is strong, commercially minded and reactive.
We have a very valuable and close business relationship with Christophe.
Eduardo Fernandez represents a clientele of investment and private equity firms in acquisitions and disposals. He is active across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, IT, and food and drinks.
It feels very safe working with Eduardo.
He is an outstanding lawyer with a very pragmatic, deal-centric and client-centric approach. He is technically very strong and creative in problem-solving situations and negotiations.
Eduardo is a very strong lawyer in every aspect.
He is the best lawyer I have ever met. He has incredible technical skills and experience. In addition, he is very friendly and approachable and he handles all types of clients very well.
Eduardo is a key player in all our deals. He is solution-driven and very commercial. His international profile is very useful on many occasions.
Cédric Hajage advises portfolio companies and private equity firms on acquisition transactions. He is also experienced in disposals.
He is one of the lawyers I trust on transactions. I have never had any problems with him; he is always very good.
When dealing with complex issues, he really gets into the thick of it.
Grégory de Saxcé assists leading domestic private equity funds with strategic acquisitions.
Grégory is an excellent lawyer with strong technical skills and a strong business- and deal-oriented mind. He is very involved, highly responsive and creative when it comes to finding solutions.
He is highly appreciated for his interpersonal skills, which are key in certain cases for reaching agreements with other lawyers.
Grégory is an outstanding lawyer.
He is very detailed, with the ability to review documents from a strong business perspective. His deep knowledge of our precedents makes interactions extremely effective.
Hugo Nocerino makes his debut in our rankings due to expertise in private equity operations, particularly for established investors.
Hugo is highly detail-oriented, with the ability to review documents from a business perspective. He has a strong knowledge of our precedents, making interactions extremely effective.
Not only does Hugo have strong legal skills and commitment, but he also approaches the case in an operational and transactional manner, providing solutions rather than problems.
He is capable of thinking outside the box.
Hugo is able to handle complex transactions and foster strong client relationships.
Hugo demonstrates a high level of sophistication and legal skills.
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