Ranking tables
Private Equity: High-end Capability | Europe
France
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
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
Fabrice Cohen Clifford Chance Europe 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 Ranked"He is very fair and does not take a stand just for the sake of it. He is a reference in the market."3 Denis CritonLatham & Watkins LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked"Denis Criton was knowledgeable and managed to get the end result we wanted. He was heavily involved and had a great deal of oversight."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 Ranked"Florence Haas provided outstanding input throughout our entire acquisition process: expertise, negotiation tactics, execution capabilities and commercial awareness."3 Florent Mazeron
Linklaters | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked"Florent is a very commercial lawyer, who is able to identify and explain key risks and present innovative and workable solutions. Florent is a trusted legal adviser with a deep knowledge of the French legal market."3 Nicolas Barberis
Freshfields | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked"He is obviously very rigorous, but above all able to provide intelligent solutions regarding the various problems raised. He has a very good ability to negotiate calmly."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 Ranked"Benjamin de Blégiers will take time to resolve issues for the clients. He provides a softer touch and has a great manner with the clients. He is very empathetic and also very strong technically."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 Fabrice CohenClifford Chance Europe LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked"I have always had good experiences with him. He is very hands-on and personally reviews everything his team is sending us. As a partner himself, he is very involved; we know that it will be error-free and stamped with the highest quality. He recommends options to us and his negotiation skills are good."4 Gilles LebretonClifford Chance Europe LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked"He is extremely serious, precise, accurate, sharp; he knows a lot, not only technically but also in terms of market knowledge. Also on the relationship, he is a deal-maker; he is here to facilitate and he is very available, and with the counterparty he is smooth, delicate and serene."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 Ranked"He has the ability to handle multiple cases at the same time with the same quality, from the big to the small. He is really agile. It is a real pleasure to work with him."U Laurent Victor-MichelKirkland & Ellis LLP | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked"He was an excellent deal partner for the French aspects of the transaction. He has a strong combination of technical and commercial views on documents, is able to deal with complexity and was a good liaison with the UK partner to balance corporate considerations versus transaction-specific considerations."
U Romy Richter
A&O Shearman | Private Equity: High-end Capability2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked"She is very involved, has an incredible work ethic and is very fast. She is really a brilliant person, is very nice and totally understands how the system works and is very helpful."