Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
China
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Pierre-Luc Arsenault
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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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 Greater China Region
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
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.
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