Private Equity: High-end Capability | Europe

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.

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.

Christophe 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.

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 drinks.

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.

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.

Vincent 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.

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

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

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

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

Florent 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.

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.

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

Arthur 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.

Benjamin de Blegiers enters the rankings this year. He is highly recognised for his advice to infrastructure investment funds on M&A transactions.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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