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Vincent Ponsonnaille
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Band 1

Private Equity: High-end Capability

France

14 Years Ranked

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France

Practice Areas

Corporate Partner. Vincent advises private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds and corporates on leveraged buyouts, private equity acquisitions, fund investments and public-to-private conversions and has considerable experience advising on cross-border transactions.

Vincent works from both London and Paris offices, providing clients with a unique perspective on these regions, with the ability to harness the full resources of Kirkland’s global reach to match a client’s global needs.

Career

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

Chambers Review

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Private Equity: High-end Capability - France

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Individual Editorial

Vincent Ponsonnaille operates a market-leading practice, regularly acting on large-scale investments and disposals, and can claim a client base of major investment and private equity funds. He is particularly adept at advising on cross-border transactions.

Editorial individuel

Vincent Ponsonnaille a une pratique de premier plan sur le marché, intervenant régulièrement sur des investissements et cessions large cap, et peut se targuer d’une clientèle de grands fonds d’investissement et de private equity. Il est particulièrement experimenté pour conseiller sur les transactions cross-border.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Vincent Ponsonnaille is extremely hard-working, diligent and commercial.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent Ponsonnaille is highly trustworthy, experienced and attentive to his clients.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent is one of the most recognised lawyers in the Paris market. He has an excellent understanding of the dynamics of the sales process and competition.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent Ponsonnaille is pragmatic and able to propose solutions.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent brings a deeply experienced and balanced perspective to our dealings. He excels putting himself in the counterparty's shoes and advising from that perspective.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent apporte une perspective profondément expérimentée et équilibrée à nos échanges. Il excelle à se mettre à la place de la contrepartie et à conseiller à partir de ce point de vue.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent est l'un des avocats les plus reconnus sur le marché parisien. Il a une excellente compréhension des dynamiques du processus de vente et de la concurrence.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent Ponsonnaille est extrêmement travailleur, consciencieux et a un bon sens commercial.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent Ponsonnaille est un avocat de confiance, expérimenté et attentif à ses clients.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

Vincent Ponsonnaille est pragmatique et capable de proposer des solutions.

Private Equity: High-end Capability respondent
Chambers France

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