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Laurent Victor-Michel

Laurent Victor-Michel

France 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate partner Laurent Victor-Michel advises financial private equity houses, financial sponsor-backed clients and corporates on complex mergers and acquisition, focusing on leveraged buyouts and public-to-private transactions.

Career

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP (2018 to present); Linklaters LLP, Paris (2006 - 2018)

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Chambers France

Foreign Investment - France

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Laurent-Victor Michel of Kirkland & Ellis garners praise for his track record assisting private equity funds with foreign investment matters.

Editorial individuel

Laurent-Victor Michel de Kirkland & Ellis est salué pour son expérience en matière d'assistance aux fonds de private equity sur les questions d'investissement étranger.

Private Equity: High-end Capability - France

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Laurent Victor-Michel advises domestic and international private equity firms on acquisitions and sales. He is active across the technology, healthcare and infrastructure sectors.

Editorial individuel

Laurent Victor-Michel conseille des fonds de private equity français et internationaux dans le cadre d’acquisitions et de ventes. Il est actif dans les secteurs de la technologie, de la santé et des infrastructures.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Laurent Victor-Michel is a very good lawyer who is responsive, proactive and always solution-oriented.

    Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France
  • Laurent is an exceptional adviser and a true trusted partner with deep knowledge, expertise and judgement.

    Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France
  • Laurent Victor-Michel provides invaluable advice on how to navigate a French M&A deal to a non-French deal team.

    Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France
  • Laurent Victor-Michel fournit des conseils précieux sur la manière de naviguer une opération M&A française à une équipe de transaction non française.

    Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France
  • Laurent Victor-Michel est un très bon avocat qui est réactif, proactif et toujours orienté vers les solutions.

    Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France
  • Laurent est un conseiller exceptionnel et un véritable associé de confiance, doté de connaissances approfondies, d'une grande expertise et d'un excellent jugement.

    Private Equity: High-end CapabilityChambers France

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