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Private equity: Fund formation

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The practice group at Racine assists sponsors and management companies with the structuring of private equity funds, as well as secondary transactions and regulatory mandates. Rima Maitrehenry, who is lauded for her ‘excellent technical mastery’ and ’good knowledge of market practices’, steers the practice and specialises in fund formation, the sale and acquisition of fund portfolios and secondary transactions. Linda Bessa joined the firm from AYACHE in September 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A responsive, proactive team on the files entrusted to it. In terms of funds, the support is effective and of very high quality.'

  • ‘Rima Maitrehenry is a top-level lawyer in investment funds. Her advice is always precise, and imbued with professional experience that integrates valuable feedback and a good knowledge of market practices.'

  • ‘Rima Maitrehenry - flexible, good knowledge of market practices, knowledge of cutting-edge and innovative mechanisms.'

  • ‘The team has a very great knowledge of the subject and especially of the sector. It is available and does not hesitate to introduce us to specialists on specific subjects.'

  • ‘Rima Maitrehenri and Fabrice Rymarz - very responsive team, very available with excellent technical mastery.'

  • ‘Rima Maitrehenry is a highly reliable consultant with remarkable expertise in her sector. The diversity of the operations she works on makes her expertise even richer.'

  • ‘Responsiveness, professionalism, possibility of being advised on different aspects (tax, legal, etc.)'

  • ‘Rima Maitrehenry: very good knowledge of the different types of private equity funds; extensive expertise in structuring various funds, French and international approach.'

Key clients

  • Revaia
  • ARA Europe
  • Five Arrows Managers
  • Omnes Capital
  • IVO Capital
  • Smalt Capital
  • Go Capital
  • Amethis Advisory
  • 2050.do

Work highlights

  • Advised Partech Partners on structuring its eighth-generation venture fund, Partech Ventures, which is dedicated to investing in tech, digital, and innovative companies.
  • Assisted Financière Arbevel with the structuring of Arbevel Dette Privée II.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rima Maitrehenry

Other key lawyers

Fabrice Rymarz