The funds group at Goodwin is equipped to handle the full range of investment fund matters, including the formation of private equity, infrastructure, secondary funds, venture capital, and debt funds. Demonstrating 'excellent knowledge of market practices', the team also handles fund restructurings and complex incentive arrangements. The practice is co-led by 'excellent team leader' Arnaud David, who focuses on fund formation and secondary transactions. Alongside him, regulatory expert Sarah Michel also co-leads and frequently advises large LBO managers on fundraising for flagship funds.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent knowledge of market practices.'
- 'The Goodwin fund formation team is reliable and stable, and retains a good knowledge of the French market. They remain a benchmark firm in the market.'
- 'Arnaud David is an excellent team leader.'
Key clients
- Andera Partners
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Cerea Partners
- Chequers Capital
- CIC Private Debt
- Committed Advisors
- EMZ Partners
- Initiative & Finance
- Latour Capital
- MBO+
- Mérieux Equity Partners
- Naxicap Partners
- Quadrille Capital
- Quantonation Ventures
- Rothschild & Co Merchant Banking
- Sienna Private Equity
- Tikehau Capital
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Sarah Michel
GoodwinPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arnaud David, Sarah Michel