Private Equity: High-end Capability
France
14 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Gaëtan Gianasso
France 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Gaëtan Gianasso is recognized as one of France’s leading M&A and private equity lawyers, advising global private equity clients in complex mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and transaction financings. He brings deep experience in leveraged acquisitions (LBOs) and has advised on some of the most significant private equity and M&A transactions in France and across Europe.
Ranked in Chambers France for private equity, Gaëtan is known for being “very responsive, thoughtful in achieving commercial outcomes and able to drive a deal forward,” according to feedback in the publication. In 2025, he was named France’s private equity lawyer of the year by Option Finance and Option Droit & Affaires. Gaëtan is also recognized by Legal 500 EMEA.
Chambers Review
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Chambers France
Private Equity: High-end Capability - France
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Gaëtan Gianasso undertakes strategic LBO transactions on behalf of French and international private equity firms. He is well prepared to advise on multi-jurisdictional cases. He joined Ropes & Gray in April 2026.
Editorial individuel
Gaëtan Gianasso conseille sur des opérations stratégiques de LBO pour le compte de fonds de private equity français et internationaux. Il peut donner des conseils dans le cadre de dossiers cross-border. Il a rejoint Ropes & Gray en Avril 2026.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Gaëtan Gianasso is very responsive, thoughtful in achieving commercial outcomes and able to drive a deal forward. He really looks out for us.
Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers FranceGaëtan Gianasso est très réactif, réfléchi dans l’atteinte des objectifs commerciaux et sait faire avancer les deals. Il défend vraiment nos intérêts.
Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France
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