Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions

In a private‑equity or external growth transaction, Law is the backbone of the deal.

We work alongside investors or founders, sellers or buyers, to turn a financial intention into a lasting legal and economic reality.

By advising both founders and investors during fundraising rounds, we gain a precise understanding of each party’s specific expectations.

Our command of financial fundamentals (IRR, multiples, senior/mezzanine debt) enables us to draft documentation that faithfully reflects the economic balance of the transaction, while anticipating exit scenarios.

• Growth Capital & Venture Capital: advising on fundraising rounds and the entry of investors, including the structuring and issuance of various equity and quasi-equity instruments (preferred shares, convertible bonds, bonds with warrants, redeemable or convertible instruments, warrants). Drafting and negotiating investment documentation, including term sheets, investment agreements, shareholders’ agreements, option agreements and security packages.
• LBO / MBO / OBO transactions: legal and tax structuring of acquisition debt and acquisition vehicles.
• Financing: drafting, reviewing and negotiating senior debt, mezzanine debt and bond financing documentation.
• Management packages: incentive tools for executives (BSPCE, free shares, preferred shares).
• Acquisition and transfer of companies (share deal or asset deal): acquisition agreements and representations and warranties/indemnities (warranty and indemnity clauses).
• Acquisition audits (due diligence): analysis of legal, employment and tax risks before an acquisition.

During negotiations and ahead of closing, we assist the parties through the most delicate stages of the transaction. Our work is grounded in high legal standards, pragmatism and a constant focus on getting deals done.

Our expertise covers the entire value chain: LOI, SPA, representation and warranties/indemnities, shareholders’ agreements, option or sale undertakings