Private equity: Fund formation

Jones Day

The practice group at Jones Day regularly supports GPs with the legal, tax and regulatory aspects of investment fund formation and fundraising covering venture, growth, buyout, infrastructure, mezzanine, debt and real estate funds. In addition, the team advises LPs and routinely handles secondary transactions. Practice head Florence Moulin specialises in fund formation and the establishment of regulated portfolio management companies. Marine L’Hostis, who is frequently instructed by management companies and investment service providers, is an additional name to note.

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Testimonials

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‘Remarkable technicity and expertise for fund structuring in a very complex legal and regulatory context, thanks to a great professional team and its professional capabilities and qualities. Deep sense of analysis, rapid understanding.'
‘Florence Moulin has an expert and broad knowledge of the sector.'

Key clients

Altaroc Partners
Ardian
Argos Wityu
Axeleo Capital
Brownfields Gestion
Capital Croissance
Frst Capital
Ixo Private Equity
Origine Partners
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Tikehau Investment Management

Work highlights

Advised Ardian on the formation and fundraising of Ardian Growth III, focusing in the areas of digital industries, notably in IT software and IT services, Internet and new digital media.
Advised Argos Wityu on the creation of the fund 'Argos Climate Action SLP', a buyout fund dedicated to decarbonizing European SMEs.
Advised Frst Capital on the formation and fundraising of its 'Frst 3' fund, a French professional private equity fund with a target size of €100m.