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Private Equity: High-end Capability | France

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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Thomas Forschbach
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    Thomas Forschbach
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 20 Years Ranked

    Thomas Forschbach is a standout adviser on large-scale disposals and acquisitions, and is regularly called upon by key private equity houses. He is well placed to handle both domestic and international mandates.

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Band 1

  1. David Aknin
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    David Aknin
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    David Aknin is widely recognised as a leading figure in the private equity field. He acts for major domestic and international private equity funds on high-value LBOs and investments.

  2. Vincent Ponsonnaille
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    Vincent Ponsonnaille
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 2

  1. Christophe Garaud
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    Christophe Garaud
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Christophe Garaud has long-standing experience assisting private equity clients with strategic acquisitions and disposals. His work portfolio encompasses cross-border as well as domestic cases.

  2. Eduardo Fernandez
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    Eduardo Fernandez
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Eduardo Fernandez represents a clientele of investment and private equity firms in acquisitions and disposals. He is active across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, IT and food and drink.

  3. Florence Haas
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    Florence Haas
    Bredin Prat
    Bredin Prat | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Florence Haas boasts a strong practice that spans minority and majority-stake investments for a clientele of renowned private equity funds.

  4. Florent Mazeron
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    Florent Mazeron
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked

    Florent Mazeron represents international private equity houses in cross-border acquisitions. He acts for clients active across the healthcare and infrastructure sectors.

  5. Gaëtan Gianasso
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    Gaëtan Gianasso
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    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.

  6. Jean Beauchataud
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    Jean Beauchataud
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Jean Beauchataud is recognised for his high-level expertise in large-scale acquisitions and disposals. He acts for a clientele of domestic and international private equity firms.

  7. Nicolas Barberis
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    Nicolas Barberis
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

    Nicolas Barberis frequently acts for private equity houses on both the buy and sell sides of transactions. He is well placed to act on domestic and cross-border mandates.

  8. Olivier du Mottay
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    Olivier du Mottay
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Olivier du Mottay acts for domestic and international private equity funds on majority-stake acquisitions and disposals.

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Band 3

  1. Alexandre Duguay
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    Alexandre Duguay
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked

    Alexandre Duguay represents private equity funds in high-value acquisitions and disposals.

  2. Arthur de Baudry d'Asson
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    Arthur de Baudry d'Asson
    Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP
    Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Arthur de Baudry d'Asson routinely handles investments and acquisitions on behalf of international investment funds, including US-based clients.

  3. Benjamin de Blégiers
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    Benjamin de Blégiers
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Benjamin de Blegiers is highly recognised for his advice to infrastructure investment funds on M&A transactions.

  4. Cédric Hajage
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    Cédric Hajage
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Cédric Hajage advises portfolio companies and private equity firms on acquisition transactions. He is also experienced in disposals.

  5. Denis Criton
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    Denis Criton
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Denis Criton represents international investment firms, including asset managers, in large-scale LBO transactions.

  6. Emmanuelle Henry
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    Emmanuelle Henry
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked

    Emmanuelle Henry advises international private equity houses and investment firms on high-stakes LBOs and investments.

  7. Yann Gozal
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    Yann Gozal
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Yann Gozal represents international clients in a range of private equity mandates, including disposals and investments.

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Band 4

  1. Bruno Derieux
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    Bruno Derieux
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked

    Bruno Derieux brings extensive experience advising international clients on private equity transactions. His practice extends to advising infrastructure-focused investment funds on their activities in France.

  2. Fabrice Cohen
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    Fabrice Cohen
    Ropes & Gray | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked

    Fabrice Cohen handles acquisitions and LBO exits for leading private equity funds.

  3. Gilles Lebreton
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    Gilles Lebreton
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked

    Gilles Lebreton handles both domestic and cross-border acquisitions, acting for a client base of insurance companies, corporates, and infrastructure and private equity funds.

  4. Grégory de Saxcé
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    Grégory de Saxcé
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Grégory de Saxcé assists leading domestic private equity funds with strategic acquisitions.

  5. Guy Benda
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    Guy Benda
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked

    Guy Benda boasts a solid track record advising domestic and international private equity firms on high-value LBOs. He is well placed to act on mandates of a multi-jurisdictional scope.

  6. Julien Rebibo
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    Julien Rebibo
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Julien Rebibo is recognised for his work advising on sales, acquisitions and fundraisings. He routinely represents leading international private equity houses.

  7. Laurent Victor-Michel
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    Laurent Victor-Michel
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

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

  8. Marc Castagnède
    4
    Marc Castagnède
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked

    Marc Castagnède advises clients on private equity matters, on both the sale and buy sides. He has been active recently in the infrastructure, technology and financial services sectors.

  9. Olivier Assant
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    Olivier Assant
    Bredin Prat
    Bredin Prat | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked

    Olivier Assant handles sales, acquisitions and minority investments on behalf of domestic and international private equity funds.

  10. Patrick Tardivy
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    Patrick Tardivy
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe France
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe France | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Patrick Tardivy is frequently instructed by infrastructure-focused private equity clients to advise on high-value acquisitions and investments.

  11. Romy Richter
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    Romy Richter
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Romy Richter assists French and international private equity houses with a range of transactions. She is notably active across the technology and healthcare sectors.

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Up and Coming

  1. Charles Masson
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    Charles Masson
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Charles Masson of Cleary Gottlieb assists private equity clients with acquisitions.

  2. Guillaume Bonnard
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    Guillaume Bonnard
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Guillaume Bonnard operates a multifaceted practice, regularly advising private equity funds and their portfolio companies on cross-border transactions.

  3. Louis Gosset
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    Louis Gosset
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Louis Gosset maintains an increasingly prominent practice, advising clients from the technology and pharmaceutical sectors on complex cross-border private equity transactions.