A&O Shearman fields a 'business-oriented and pragmatic' team. The group is jointly led by Marc Castagnède, who acts for listed and non-listed companies, and Romy Richter, whose broad private equity practice involves assistance to private equity funds, founders and managers with their fund raising, acquisitions and disposals. The team is active in the large-cap and mid-cap space.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very available and competent team, aware of technical and regulatory developments. Good collaboration and fluidity between the different corporate and tax teams for the LBO.’
‘Generally very competent team, having worked particularly with Rémy Richter and Jules Lecoeur. Excellent interpersonal skills, very professional, very fluid collaboration, available. Business-oriented and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- Advent International
- Apax Partners (Seven2)
Work highlights
- Advised PAI Partners on its proposed acquisition of Infra Group from ICG.
- Advised Pathé and IDG Capital on their entry into exclusive negotiations with Eagle Football Holdings LLC for the sale of their stakes in Olympique Lyonnais Group.