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Private Equity: High-end Capability | Europe
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Band 1
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Band 3
Alexandre Duguay Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP6 Years Ranked
Denis Criton Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
Emmanuelle Henry Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP18 Years Ranked
Florence Haas Bredin Prat5 Years Ranked
Florent Mazeron Linklaters7 Years Ranked
Nicolas Barberis Freshfields14 Years Ranked
Olivier du Mottay Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 4
Arthur de Baudry d'Asson Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP8 Years Ranked- Benjamin de Blégiers Clifford Chance Europe LLP8 Years Ranked
Cédric Hajage Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP17 Years Ranked
Gilles Lebreton Clifford Chance Europe LLP15 Years Ranked
Guy Benda Freshfields18 Years Ranked
Olivier Assant Bredin Prat18 Years Ranked
Yann Gozal Freshfields13 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 David Aknin
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 1 | 18 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 Forschbach
Latham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 1 | 18 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 Garaud
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedChristophe Garaud has long-standing experience assisting private equity clients with strategic acquisitions and disposals. His work portfolio encompasses domestic as well as cross-border cases.
2 Eduardo FernandezWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 17 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 Capability2024 | Band 2 | 17 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 Capability2024 | Band 2 | 17 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 Vincent Ponsonnaille
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 17 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 Capability2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedAlexandre Duguay represents private equity funds in high-value acquisitions and disposals.3 Denis CritonLatham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 12 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 Capability2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedEmmanuelle Henry advises international private equity houses and investment firms on high-stakes LBOs and investments.3 Florence Haas
Bredin Prat | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedFlorence Haas boasts a strong practice that spans minority and majority-stake investments for a clientele of renowned private equity funds.3 Florent Mazeron
Linklaters | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedFlorent Mazeron moves up the rankings this year. He represents international private equity houses in cross-border acquisitions. He acts for clients active across the healthcare and infrastructure sectors.3 Nicolas Barberis
Freshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 14 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.3 Olivier du MottayLatham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedOlivier du Mottay acts for domestic and international private equity funds on majority-stake acquisitions and disposals.
Band 4
4 Arthur de Baudry d'Asson
Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedArthur de Baudry d'Asson enters the rankings this year. He routinely handles investments and acquisitions on behalf of international investment funds, including US-based clients.4 Benjamin de Blégiers
Clifford Chance Europe LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedBenjamin de Blegiers enters the rankings this year. He is highly recognised for his advice to infrastructure investment funds on M&A transactions.4 Cédric HajageWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 17 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 Capability2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedGilles Lebreton handles both domestic and cross-border acquisitions, acting for a client base of insurance companies, corporates, infrastructure and private equity funds.4 Guy BendaFreshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 18 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 Olivier AssantBredin Prat | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 18 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 Capability2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedYann Gozal represents international clients on a range of private equity mandates, including disposals and investments.
Up and Coming
U Grégory de SaxcéWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedGrégory de Saxcé assists leading domestic private equity funds with strategic acquisitions.U Julien RebiboFreshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedJulien Rebibo is recognised for his work advising on sales, acquisitions and fundraisings. He routinely represents leading international private equity houses.U Laurent Victor-MichelKirkland & Ellis LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Up and Coming | 2 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.
U Romy Richter
A&O Shearman | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Up and Coming | 2 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.