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Kirkland’s Paris office advises leading private equity and financial sponsor clients on the largest and most complex transactions in the French market. The team consistently acts on landmark transactions in France and across the European private equity sector.

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Private Equity - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis acts on both the buy and sell sides of transactions that are often of a multi-jurisdictional scope. The practice enjoys a broad client base encompassing private equity funds and institutional investors. The team collaborates with the firm's UK and US offices to provide clients coverage of the key markets of the sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised IK Partners on its acquisition by Wendel.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Vincent Ponsonnaille
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Vincent Ponsonnaille
2
Band 2

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.

To me, he is the number one in France.

Vincent is, in my opinion, the best in his industry.

He is available, strategic and solution-oriented.

He is very hands-on. He is quick to answer the phone, has a quick turnaround and is very knowledgeable. He understands how we do things. He is also very pragmatic and solution-oriented.

4
Laurent Victor-Michel
4
Band 4

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

He is a skilled transactional lawyer with a keen eye for detail, producing the best possible outcomes for his clients.

He is a hard worker with a good knowledge of the sector.

Laurent is one of the finest lawyers in the industry, and for any transaction involving in France, I will reach out to him.

Laurent demonstrates high reactivity and great negotiation skills.

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Private Equity: High-end Capability

Vincent Ponsonnaille
2
Vincent Ponsonnaille
2
Band 2
4
Laurent Victor-Michel
4
Band 4

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