‘The Private Equity team at Ropes & Gray France, with Emmanuel Mimin as a key contact, stands out for its rare combination of cutting-edge technical expertise, international experience, and a pragmatic approach to deals. Their in-depth knowledge of LBO transactions, in both the mid-cap and large-cap segments, allows them to anticipate challenges and propose tailored solutions, even in complex or innovative transactional contexts. The team also distinguishes itself through its ability to work seamlessly with other offices within the Ropes & Gray network, a major advantage for cross-border transactions.’

‘Compared to other teams in the market, Ropes & Gray France occupies a leading position, particularly for transactions with a strong international dimension or requiring specific sector expertise. Their responsiveness, the partners’ involvement, especially Emmanuel Mimin, and the consistently high quality of their support place them among the benchmark firms in the LBO segment.’

‘Fabrice Cohen stands out. He has a good understanding of business issues and helps his clients find the best legal solutions. He is also very diplomatic and seeks solutions that allow discussions to move forward.’

‘Strong skills in structuring, fundraising, and private equity.’

‘Emmanuel Mimin goes the extra mile to provide creative solutions and excellent client service.’

‘A hybrid and versatile team that is very agile in both business law, corporate and infrastructure.’

‘Excellent quality of work, great rigour, sound advice’

‘Excellent lawyers who are focused on developing the SME business’

‘We work regularly with Adrien Simon, who is very competent.’

‘Responsiveness, rigour, market knowledge.’

‘A highly dedicated and responsive team that offers solutions and explores new avenues, with excellent knowledge and understanding of the client’s challenges; an excellent business partner.’

‘Sébastien Boullier de Branche is our lawyer of choice in this matter for his extensive expertise, availability and exceptional negotiation skills.’

‘The senior staff are very good and the partners remain involved at all levels of the case’

‘An excellent M&A team combining technical excellence and a keen understanding of the issues at stake in each transaction.’

‘Jean François Pourdieu, whose pragmatic approach and experience make him a partner of choice for our operations.’

‘A highly innovative, available, expert team with excellent customer relations.’

‘One of the best teams in the mid-market segment, working very well with its peers. They possess in-depth knowledge of market practices, are skilled negotiators, and know how to find a balance in negotiations to reach a deal. They offer a full service with excellent collaboration between the M&A, finance, and tax departments.’

‘This is a truly remarkable team. Always available, pragmatic, straightforward, and highly efficient. It’s a real pleasure to work with them. They remain humble and approachable while offering exceptional service.’

‘This team is clearly a cut above the rest. Their service quality far exceeds the market standard.’

‘Experienced and very commercial team with good market awareness.’

‘They are robust technically and are perceived to defend the management team’s interests.’

‘A top-tier team demonstrating intelligence and offering the best expertise regarding management packages.’

‘Jean-François Louit particularly stands out his adaptability and pragmatism. The team’s technical expertise and availability make them the partner of choice for CEOs.’

‘Responsiveness and technical expertise.’

‘A very professional, readily available, and multidisciplinary team.’

‘A very comprehensive and well-organised team. Extensive experience in the mid-cap sector. Knowledge of the market and key players. Excellent value for money.’

‘Thomas Maitrejean is very responsive, precise, technically skilled, tenacious, a leader, pleasant.’

‘Collaboration with other firms on specific topics. Anticipating opposing demands, positioning oneself as the first « shield » to push things through and trying to find the right compromises while preserving clients’ interests.’

‘A leading team in the LBO market, at the forefront of best practices, excellent in execution, and with genuine deal-making expertise.’

‘Stéphane Huten leads this team, possessing exceptional transactional skills and a deep, multi-skilled team.’

‘An internationally renowned firm that has recently significantly strengthened its presence in France with the integration of the Ayache team. A key player in the mid and large cap market with a tailor-made approach.’

‘Olivier Tordjman is an excellent negotiator, capable of understanding the expectations of all parties.’

‘Excellent knowledge of LBO practices and value-sharing mechanisms. Excellent knowledge of governance practices in mid/large-cap LBOs.’

‘The arrival of figures like Olivier Tordjman has changed the perception of Mayer Brown. They demonstrate a strong drive on cases, undeniable technical expertise across all practice areas, and a strong capacity for strategic advice.’

‘Hadrien Schlumberger is extremely professional, reliable and thorough.’

‘Vincenzo Feldmann has availability, efficiency and excellent command of market practices.’

‘I had the opportunity to work with Henri de Mandiargues and his team on our LBO transaction and I have an excellent impression of them. They are a particularly strong, rigorous and committed team, combining excellent technical expertise with a keen understanding of the strategic and human challenges inherent in this type of transaction.’

‘Their main strength lies in their ability to combine legal rigour with operational pragmatism. They anticipate difficulties, propose creative solutions, and move discussions forward constructively, even in complex or tense situations. Compared to other teams in the market, Mr. de Mandiargues’ team stands out for its availability, the quality of its internal coordination, and its commitment to partnership. There is a genuine sense of cohesion and a results-oriented culture, without the rigidity sometimes found in firms of comparable size.’

‘The team is great under the leadership of Fabrice Piollet who has a large order of his files and is surrounded by very good collaborators.’

‘The team, led by the highly competent Diana Hund, combines technical expertise with a business acumen to move discussions forward. Diana also has a remarkable ability to interact effectively with her colleagues, fostering collaboration rather than sterile ego battles to advance debates.’

‘Solid sector expertise and reactivity in tight deal schedules.’

‘Diana Hund and Marie Muriel Barthelet are strong professionals ’

‘Highly competent and readily available. Strong partner involvement.’

‘Excellent technical skills combined with a strong pragmatism. Ability to get straight to the point. Intimate knowledge of the LBO environment and its players, increasing the chances of success and efficiency.’

‘A remarkable team, highly skilled professionals, an exceptional level of technical expertise and exemplary availability.’

‘A true advisory capacity, enabling us to make the best decisions with full knowledge of the facts. Exceptional customer service.’

‘Excellent, high-quality team.’

‘Jérémy Scemama and Maud Manon have excellent technical skills, strong negotiation skills, high work capacity, excellent level of quality and relevance of advice.’

‘International network. Extensive experience in cross-border deals. Excellent knowledge of the private equity environment. Multidisciplinary team.’

‘Julien Aucomte is a very good professional, calm, experienced, with solid private equity expertise. He has long-term clients whom he supports; excellent.’

‘Julien Aucomte is responsive, available, handles complex situations well, has excellent foresight, and is a good team player.’

‘They have always met expectations on the various deals made together and even prevented me from making mistakes on certain acquisitions.’

‘Ruben Grouchka and Julien Wagmann are highly professional, readily available and offer excellent advice. They understand the business and aren’t just theoretical, they know how to adapt and provide practical solutions.’

‘Available and responsive. Good support offer for the mid-market with the option of having all audits carried out by the firm.’

‘Rigour and pragmatism in handling cases. Knowledge of practices. Negotiation skills.’

‘Thomas Priolet is an excellent lawyer. He is readily available, technically brilliant, and very aware of the commercial implications. He is surrounded by a very talented team of colleagues.’

‘A highly experienced team with serious and recognised expertise in the tech sector. Sarmad Haidar is excellent, very involved, and proposes innovative ideas. The DLA network in Europe is very collaborative, which allows for confident work on cross-border operations.’

‘High intelligence. Excellent tactical and strategic mind. Very good negotiator.’

‘They are very responsive, flexible and innovative a great team to work with. ’

‘Partner Lionel Leisur is particularly active in the firm and he is technically and commercially impeccable. ’

‘They are excellent professionals and always available.’

‘Excellent team, close-knit and very experienced. I highly recommend them. True expertise in midcap M&A and LBOs.’

‘Olivier Abergel knows how to take a step back from cases and fight for what really matters, seeing deals through to completion. Gaëlle Quillivic is precise, quick, highly skilled and reliable. Julien Carrascosa is incredibly sharp, responsive and solution-oriented. We work in a great atmosphere with them, and they connect very easily with other experts and consultants.’

‘LL Berg stands out as one of the few boutiques that takes on large-scale or highly complex transactions. The firm adopts a selective approach in choosing the cases it handles, in order to maintain the excellence of its services and ensure truly tailored support.’

‘Olivier Abergel is involved in all cases, even the smallest, excellent interpersonal skills, and a very skilled negotiator. Gaëlle Quilivic is highly adaptable to needs and has excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with all types of stakeholders.’

‘The team is experienced, multidisciplinary, well-managed, precise, and hardworking. They are very stable, which helps with monitoring cases over time.’

‘The team possesses all the necessary expertise to handle an LBO transaction. All the partners and staff are highly qualified. In addition to their technical skills, they are all characterised by their availability, responsiveness, speed of execution, and ability to take a commercially oriented approach. They are clearly indispensable in the market.’

‘Guillaume Giuliani is clearly one of the best corporate lawyers in the field. Technically very skilled, precise, extremely responsive, with a great ability to identify and resolve key issues and handle complex matters. He provides excellent advice and has a strong business acumen. Guillaume is one of those rare lawyers who effectively protects you while simultaneously helping you close deals.’

‘One of the best teams in the lower and lower midmarket segment. Excellent value for money. Works very well with its peers. Very good understanding of market practices. Knows how to find compromises to build a deal. Works well with finance and tax teams.’

‘Excellent, customer-focused and very proactive.’

‘A team perfectly suited to our needs. Highly competent, responsive, friendly, and a great deal maker.’

‘Guillaume Giuliani is efficient and able to identify and address key issues, while maintaining a business-oriented perspective.’

‘Orrick’s M&A team distinguishes itself through a deeply integrated and results-oriented approach.’

‘Patrick Tardivy and Marine Jamain stand out for their resolutely impactful and seamless approach. They combine an excellent grasp of transactional issues with the ability to simplify complex problems.’

‘Technical and commercial excellence. Comprehensive understanding of the issues. High responsiveness in urgent situations.’

‘Professionalism, pragmatism, and strong responsiveness at both senior and junior levels. Always a pleasure to work with this team, which we will definitely consider for future projects.’

‘The team is extremely collaborative, commercial, and technically capable. They have demonstrated a high degree of pragmatism, and are able to prioritise what matters to us over the nitty-gritty details that do not have material implications to the deal.’

‘Patrick Tardivy is highly commercial and very knowledgeable. We often brainstorm strategies with him, he always has very insightful ideas.’

‘A team led by a highly committed partner, very good both technically and in terms of negotiation.’

‘One of the leading teams in private equity in France. Excellent understanding of the technical challenges of leveraged buyouts.’

‘The team boasts a highly committed partner with a strong business acumen, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of their cases and clients, while relying on high-quality associates whose rapid response time is greatly appreciated. Furthermore, the firm and its partners possess extensive experience in various transaction types and sectors, making them highly versatile and enabling them to deliver innovative solutions to the transactions they handle.’

‘Xavier Petet is a dealmaker whose sensitivity extends beyond legal matters, and who knows how to find solutions to get out of complicated situations, all while keeping his client’s interests at the heart of the discussions.’

‘A very good team, multi-skilled, proactive, and capable of providing sound advice to close a deal while mitigating major risks.’

‘Professionalism. Knowledge of the healthcare market. International experience. Respect for deadlines. Proactivity. Negotiation skills.’

‘Racine’s private equity team is particularly responsive and motivated. It’s a competent team capable of handling mid-cap and large-cap deals.’

‘Emily Pennec excels in the field of private equity: She has a thorough understanding of the latest market trends and knows how to find innovative and effective solutions to successfully complete our transactions. It is always a pleasure to work with her because, in addition, she knows how to listen to her clients and their requirements.’

‘Strong responsiveness, professionalism, leadership.’

‘Exceptional commitment, a highly competent and dedicated team, and excellent case management. The perfect combination of IQ and EQ.’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to adapt to complex situations. Its main strengths lie in the complementary skills of its members, the quality of the support offered, and the depth of its expertise, making it a reliable and recognised partner compared to other market players.’

‘In terms of service quality, the team is attentive to client needs and open to innovation, whether in internal organisation, case management, or the use of technological tools. It also demonstrates a collaborative and pragmatic approach, which enhances communication and the effectiveness of the solutions provided.’

‘Within the team, Oscar da Silva stands out, particularly for his rigour and pragmatism. He distinguishes himself through his excellent listening skills, his ability to anticipate client needs, and his capacity to propose tailored solutions. His technical expertise, combined with genuine human commitment, sets him apart from his colleagues and contributes to the team’s reputation.’

‘Excellent team in terms of recruitment, invoicing, diversity, use of technology and collaborative methods! Absolutely no complaints. The best I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.’

‘Excellent team, which we entrust with the vast majority of our transactions because they are highly competent, readily available, reliable, and very pleasant.’

‘Rigorous, good advice, committed, responsive, investigates topics in depth, numerous benchmarks.’

‘Winston & Strawn’s private equity team is distinguished above all by a rare combination of technical expertise, cohesion, and commitment. It embodies a remarkable balance between legal excellence and a nuanced understanding of the economic and human dynamics inherent in LBO transactions, and has established itself as a benchmark in the mid-cap and upper mid-cap markets.’

‘The team covers all the skills necessary for the success of a transaction, whether in corporate law, financing, taxation, or the implementation of management packages. Each team member demonstrates impeccable technical mastery and a strong culture of collaborative work, ensuring smooth and efficient execution at every stage of the deal.’

‘Compared to other teams in the market, Winston & Strawn’s team clearly ranks among the top performers with its unwavering commitment, results-oriented approach, and close understanding of operational challenges make it a high-value team, capable of competing with the biggest players while maintaining exceptional agility.’

‘Grine Lahreche is the true conductor of every transaction. He is present, proactive, and deeply involved at every stage of the process, whether it involves complex negotiations or structuring the deal. Grine Lahreche is highly technical, always available, an excellent negotiator and dealmaker, a strategist, competitive, very intuitive, and possesses a 360° vision. He adapts to all situations and all types of stakeholders.’

‘A highly competent team fostering an excellent atmosphere. The collaborative approach is effective. The diversity of age and skill levels within the teams is a real asset.’

‘Alexandre Ghesquiere, the first person I met who convinced me to sign with Bignon Lebray. He stands out for his charisma, his experience, his attentiveness, his understanding of my needs, his ability to unite teams, and the importance he places on client relationships.

‘François Vibert. He seems to never stop working, his confidence and competence despite his young age, his availability, and his competitive spirit are remarkable.’

‘The team stands out for its exceptional availability and attentiveness. They take the time to meet with clients and work through documents with them in a thorough and educational manner. This approach fosters genuine trust and seamless collaboration.’

‘We recommend Alexandre Ghesquière for his excellent responsiveness.’

‘Expertise, experience, pragmatism, responsiveness, availability.’

‘Highly effective team in both auditing and negotiation support. Extremely responsive and meets deadlines.’

‘A very high-quality team, on par with Anglo-Saxon firms.’

‘Jean Luc Blein and Éric Quentin are technically excellent, imaginative and innovative in the solutions implemented, pragmatic and very business-oriented, reliable in the solutions proposed, with strong negotiation skills.’

‘The team demonstrated a very high level of professionalism, responsiveness, pragmatism on the cases, and excellent advice.’

‘Responsiveness to requests. Availability of lawyers. Proactive approach. Pragmatic negotiation style. Dedication to successful resolution of cases.’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its remarkable mastery of LBO transactions, both legally and financially. It combines impeccable execution rigour with a pragmatic, value-creation-oriented approach, making it a trusted partner for both investors and management teams.’

‘The team’s market position is that of a leading player, capable of handling complex cross-border transactions while maintaining unparalleled proximity and responsiveness. The team also stands out for its culture of innovation, whether in structuring transactions or using new technologies to track deals.’

‘Ability to coordinate across the firm’s various departments strengthens the overall structure and enables integrated transaction management.’

‘Among the team’s key figures, Thomas Philippe holds a unique position. He combines in-depth technical knowledge of private equity and acquisition finance with a keen understanding of investment strategies and the power dynamics inherent in each transaction.’

‘Thomas Philippe distinguishes himself through his clear analysis, precise negotiation skills, and ability to find elegant and effective solutions in often tense situations. His approach, both strategic and human-centered, fosters constructive dialogue between the parties and ensures optimal legal protection for his clients’ interests.’

‘Thomas Philippe has unwavering availability, intellectual integrity, and attention to detail make him an undisputed market leader in the LBO segment, valued as much for his expertise as for the quality of the relationships he cultivates with his clients.’’

‘A team of exceptional professionalism and responsiveness. Communication is fluid and constructive. I can confirm the excellent quality of service.’

‘The team is truly dedicated to its projects. The partners and associates are highly competent. There’s a lot of communication.’

‘Friendly, personable and professional team. Good level of responsiveness.’

‘Arianne Olive has a 360-degree view of the challenges facing leaders.’

‘Clearly Florian Mayor and Ariane Olive are an exceptional duo.’

‘Mathieu Ducceschi is an excellent professional who provides exceptional case management and is an excellent technician.’

‘The team demonstrated professionalism and problem-solving skills.’

‘I worked with Clotilde Billat. The team is dedicated to its client. Fast in execution.’

‘Clotilde Billat knows how to distinguish what’s essential and remain calm during an operation, even under extremely tight deadlines.’

‘Valther teams are distinguished by their solid market knowledge and commitment to operations, enabling remarkable responsiveness and availability.’

‘We work mainly with Marie Kanellopoulos and Elisabeth de Rinaldis, who stand out for their responsiveness, market knowledge and availability.’

‘Bruno Fiacre made a significant contribution to the discussions with the buyer’s advisors. Bruno had a realistic and practical view of the issues.’

‘Excellent understanding of investment fund expectations during deal negotiations. A dealmaker mindset, focused on solutions to successfully close deals. A proactive and responsive team that thrives in tight deadlines.’

‘Marie Kanellopoulos is proactive, solution-oriented, a dealmaker.’

‘This is a team with exceptional listening skills and a deep understanding of the issues. They have a very good ability to synthesise information. They possess excellent knowledge of our sector. The teams are highly committed to achieving our objectives and protecting our interests.’

‘A remarkable team, responsive, proactive, always there to help us and offer solutions I hadn’t thought of.’

‘I dealt directly with Gabriel d’Amecourt, who provided excellent advice, excellent listening skills, and excellent negotiation skills with colleagues from other financial partners.’

‘The team combines technical excellence, strategic rigour and a deep understanding of the issues at stake in each transaction.’

‘Laurent Jobert, whose pragmatic approach, combined with exemplary responsiveness, makes him a valuable partner for our operations. Attentive to client needs, he anticipates risks, negotiates skillfully, and safeguards the interests of all stakeholders.’

‘Availability, kindness, and efficiency are the strengths of the team that supported us throughout the process.’

‘Gabriele d’Amaincourt was an immense help and provided excellent advice in securing the deal.’

‘A highly flexible team offering a comprehensive range of services and the necessary agility for small-cap transactions. They maintain good relationships with management and are meticulous in their documentation and deliverables. Their collaborative approach is traditional yet efficient and organised.’

‘Michael Vergnaud has interpersonal skills and teaching abilities, particularly with management. Francois Jubin has efficiency, negotiation skills, and extensive knowledge of market practices.’

‘Emmanuel Vergnaud has a knack for deals, attentive listening, approachable, and provides balanced recommendations.’

‘A very friendly and competent team!’

‘A very professional, experienced, innovative team in solutions and operations engineering, and very pleasant to work with.’