Stibbe
Client SatisfactionWith a ‘deep knowledge of AIFMD and of the fund environment’, Stibbe has ’excellent market insight’ particularly across alternative asset strategies, where its ability to provide a one-stop-shop service across regulation, tax matters, negotiation, and fund structuring is appreciated by fund managers instructing the firm directly, as well as through referral from international law firms. Drawing upon a ‘profound understanding of the business landscape’, as well as the core legal and regulatory issues, Victorien Hémery has ’an unparalleled ability to quickly get to the root of complex issues’, particularly in the context of private equity matters. The ‘technically excellent and commercial’ Edouard d’Anterroches, who is also adept at handling private equity and private debt structuring matters as well as work for investors, co-heads the team alongside Hémery.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Very good team with deep market insight.’
- ‘The team stands distinctively in the market due to its holistic, client-centric approach. I can testify that they are absolutely phenomenal and it's a real strong multi-disciplinary team. This means that no matter the issue – whether it's regulation, tax intricacies, negotiation, or formalities – we have the assurance that there's an expert to guide us. They don't just provide a solution; they provide the best solution tailored to our needs.'
- ‘What makes them different is their deep knowledge of AIFMD and of the fund environment. On top of that, they're one of the few to be able to think out of the box.'
- ‘Good strength in depth, responsive and technically excellent. We feel very comfortable presenting with the Stibbe team to clients as a single team.’
- 'Victorien Hémery stands out by his command of the legal aspects of the private equity and general knowledge of the industry.’
- ‘Victorien Hémery has an unparalleled ability to quickly get to the root of complex issues, ensuring that no time is wasted in addressing critical challenges. His vast knowledge and competence never cease to impress.'
- ‘Victorien Hémery, Edouard d'Anterroches and Theophile Laugier are all very reliable, technically excellent and commercial lawyers – we are very happy to work with them!’
Key clients
- DLE Living GmbH (member of DLE AG Group)
- Belfius
- LRO Hospitality
- Henderson Park
- Kennet Partners
- Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity Luxembourg S.A.
- Roch Ventures
- ICAMAP
- AEW Europe LLP and AEW S.à r.l.
- Luxempart Capital Partners
- Spex Capital Ltd
- Arnica SICAV-FIS
- Mouro Capital
- Cube Infrastructure Managers
Work highlights
- Advising Spex Capital Ltd on the structuring of an impact private equity investment fund, in the form of a corporate partnership limited by shares qualifying as a reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF) focusing on the Medtech sector, primarily in the UK.
- Advising Henderson Park on the setup and launch of Henderson Park Real Estate Fund II SCSp as well as on various feeder funds and the organisation of the various closings of the fund.
- Advising Manhattan Venture Partners on the structuring of a venture capital to late stage co-investment platform in the form of an SCSp-RAIF, with multiple compartments designed to offer selected deal-by-deal co-investment opportunities to European institutional investors.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edouard d’Anterroches, Victorien Hémery