LAWYER PROFILE

David Aknin

France 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: High-end Capability

France

14 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David Aknin’s practice involves a wide range of mergers and acquisitions-related matters both for public and private companies. He is singled out for his work representing private equity sponsors as well for his vast experience in large, complex, cross-border M&A transactions. He has also developed a renowned expertise in the area of business reorganisations, debt restructurings, debtor and creditors’ rights and financing transactions as well as in crisis management and corporate governance matters.

Career

Member of the Paris Bar since 1991.

Personal

Universite Paris II (Dr. iur); Paris I- La Sorbonne (Dr. iur); University of Paris (LL.M.)

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Private Equity: High-end Capability - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Aknin is widely recognised as a leading figure in the private equity field. He acts for major domestic and international private equity funds on high-value LBOs and investments.

Editorial individuel

David Aknin est largement reconnu comme un leader dans le domaine du private equity. Il intervient pour le compte de grands fonds de PE nationaux et internationaux dans le cadre de LBO et d’investissements large cap.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

It is a real pleasure to work with David.
Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France
C’est un réel plaisir de travailler avec David.
Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France