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Pierre-Luc Arsenault

Global 2026

Kirkland & Ellis

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

China

1 year ranked

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Practice Areas

Pierre-Luc Arsenault advises strategic and private equity clients on a wide variety of complex transactions. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and joint ventures. Additionally, he counsels clients on corporate governance matters.

Pierre is recognized as a leading lawyer in Private Equity by Chambers Greater China in 2026 and as “Highly Regarded” in Private Equity by IFLR1000 2023–2025. Who's Who Legal also recognized Pierre as a “Thought Leader” and “Global Leader” in 2024 for M&A.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) - China

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Pierre-Luc Arsenault is recognised for advising prominent international private equity firms on their cross-border deals in the region. He handles a wide range of private equity investments, including restructures, minority, control and co-investments.

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Strengths

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When dealing with tricky situations, his ability to find unique solutions that are a win-win for all sides helps a lot. He has that whole balance between the legal and commercial.
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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