Ranking tables
Private Equity: High-end Capability | France
France
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
- Christophe Garaud Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP19 Years Ranked
- Eduardo Fernandez Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP18 Years Ranked
- Gaëtan Gianasso Latham & Watkins LLP18 Years Ranked
- Jean Beauchataud Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP18 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Barberis Freshfields15 Years Ranked
- Olivier du Mottay Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
- Vincent Ponsonnaille Kirkland & Ellis LLP18 Years Ranked
Band 3
Band 4
- Arthur de Baudry d'Asson Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP9 Years Ranked
- Benjamin de Blégiers Clifford Chance Europe LLP9 Years Ranked
- Bruno Derieux Linklaters16 Years Ranked
- Cédric Hajage Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP18 Years Ranked
- Gilles Lebreton Clifford Chance Europe LLP16 Years Ranked
- Grégory de Saxcé Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Guy Benda Freshfields19 Years Ranked
- Julien Rebibo Freshfields3 Years Ranked
- Laurent Victor-Michel Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
- Marc Castagnède A&O Shearman19 Years Ranked
- Olivier Assant Bredin Prat19 Years Ranked
- Yann Gozal Freshfields14 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 David AkninWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedDavid 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.
1 Thomas ForschbachLatham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedThomas 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.
Band 2
2 Christophe GaraudWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedChristophe 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 FernandezWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedEduardo 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 drinks.
2 Gaëtan GianassoLatham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedGaëtan Gianasso undertakes strategic LBO transactions on behalf of French and international private equity firms. He is well prepared to advise on multi-jurisdictional cases.
2 Jean BeauchataudWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedJean 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.
2 Nicolas BarberisFreshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedNicolas 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.
2 Olivier du MottayLatham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedOlivier du Mottay acts for domestic and international private equity funds on majority-stake acquisitions and disposals.
2 Vincent PonsonnailleKirkland & Ellis LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedVincent Ponsonnaille acts 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.
Band 3
3 Alexandre DuguayWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAlexandre Duguay represents private equity funds in high-value acquisitions and disposals.
3 Denis CritonLatham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedDenis Criton represents international investment firms, including asset managers, in large-scale LBO transactions.
3 Emmanuelle HenryWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedEmmanuelle Henry advises international private equity houses and investment firms on high-stakes LBOs and investments.
3 Florence HaasBredin Prat | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedFlorence Haas boasts a strong practice that spans minority and majority-stake investments for a clientele of renowned private equity funds.
3 Florent MazeronLinklaters | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedFlorent Mazeron represents international private equity houses in cross-border acquisitions. He acts for clients active across the healthcare and infrastructure sectors.
Band 4
4 Arthur de Baudry d'AssonPaul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedArthur de Baudry d'Asson routinely handles investments and acquisitions on behalf of international investment funds, including US-based clients.
4 Benjamin de BlégiersClifford Chance Europe LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedBenjamin de Blegiers is highly recognised for his advice to infrastructure investment funds on M&A transactions.
4 Bruno DerieuxLinklaters | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedBruno Derieux enters the rankings this year. He brings extensive experience advising international clients on private equity transactions.
4 Cédric HajageWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedCédric Hajage advises portfolio companies and private equity firms on acquisition transactions. He is also experienced in disposals.
4 Gilles LebretonClifford Chance Europe LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedGilles 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 SaxcéWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedGrégory de Saxcé assists leading domestic private equity funds with strategic acquisitions.
4 Guy BendaFreshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedGuy 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.
4 Julien RebiboFreshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJulien Rebibo is recognised for his work advising on sales, acquisitions and fundraisings. He routinely represents leading international private equity houses.
4 Laurent Victor-MichelKirkland & Ellis LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLaurent Victor-Michel advises domestic and international private equity firms on acquisitions and sales. He is active across the technology, healthcare and infrastructure sectors.
4 Marc CastagnèdeA&O Shearman | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedMarc 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.
4 Olivier AssantBredin Prat | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedOlivier Assant handles sales, acquisitions and minority investments on behalf of domestic and international private equity funds.
4 Yann GozalFreshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedYann Gozal represents international clients in a range of private equity mandates, including disposals and investments.
Up and Coming
U Charles MassonCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedCharles Masson makes his debut in the ranking this year. He assists private equity clients with acquisitions.
U Romy RichterA&O Shearman | Private Equity: High-end Capability2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedRomy Richter assists French and international private equity houses with a range of transactions. She is notably active across the technology and healthcare sectors.