Private equity: LBO

Goodwin

The ‘very competent, very technical’ team at Goodwin is well-placed to assist investors, portfolio companies and management teams alike on mid-cap LBOs and public-to-private transactions for French and overseas private equity funds. The practice group is directed by Maxence Bloch, who specialises in M&A, private equity transactions, and litigation. Also noted is Thomas Maitrejean, who handles cross-border M&A and growth equity investments. A recent mandate of note saw the group advise the management team of the Evoriel Group on the acquisition from Nexity by Bridgepoint. Arnaud Fromion and Frédéric Guilloux left the firm in December 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘Very competent, very technical team.'
‘The team is very available and adapts to our constraints to make our collaboration as efficient as possible. There are always several collaborators on each subject to ensure quick feedback.'
‘Jérôme Jouhanneaud is an excellent lawyer: creative in negotiations and dealmaker. We particularly appreciate his calm, even in tense situations.'
‘The team at Goodwin Paris helped us navigate a new acquisition in France. they were very hands-on and were able to provide prompt, clear and commercial advice on a number of tricky topics. The team was well-resourced with input from partners and associates from a number of specialisms. Fees were clear and reasonable for the type of work undertaken.’
‘The Goodwin Paris team was led by Thomas Dupont-Sentilles. Thomas was great to work with and provided us with top quality, commercial advice.’

Key clients

Arcole
B & Capital
BNP Paribas Développement
CAPZA
Cerea Partners
European Digital Group
Equistone Partners Europe
Eurazeo
Evoriel Group
Fonds de consolidation et de développement des entreprises
LFPI
Montefiore Investment
Oakley Capital
Parquest
Pechel Industries
Sagard
Scottish Equity Partners
Vulcain Ingenierie

Work highlights

Acted as counsel to Vulcain Ingénierie and its management as part of the structuring of a new LBO transaction led by Ardian.
Acted as counsel to Eurazeo on the sale of Efeso Management Consultants to TowerBrook Capital Partners.
Acted as counsel to European Digital Group and its management on the sale of a stake to Latour Capital.