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Private Equity - France

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a top private equity practice with a focus on high-end transactions at both national and international levels, with particular prowess in LBO transactions. The law firm leverages an extensive network of offices across Europe, Asia and the USA to assist with multi-jurisdictional issues. The lawyers provide full-service advice and expertise, representing all types of clients, including investment funds, asset management companies and private equity houses. The team acts across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, technology, and food and drink sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised PSG Equity on its acquisition of Diapason.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Forschbach
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Thomas Forschbach
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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.

Thomas always has an overview on deals and can make us see the big picture and where to go.

Gaëtan Gianasso
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Gaëtan Gianasso
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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.

Gaëtan often strikes the right tone, alternating between firmness and goodwill.

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

On the technical side, he is extremely strong and knows us very well.

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

Denis has a really good understanding of private equity and what we need. He makes life easy for me. I am not as familiar with the law, and he was always great at relaying things in a simple way.

He is very technical and excellent in complex situations. He is one of the top private equity lawyers in Paris, with very good team management skills.

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Private Equity: High-end Capability

Thomas Forschbach
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Thomas Forschbach
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Gaëtan Gianasso
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Gaëtan Gianasso
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Olivier du Mottay
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Olivier du Mottay
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Denis Criton
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Denis Criton
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