The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, OPF Partners is a third tier firm,

Headed by Stéphane Hadet, OPF Partners’ banking and finance group handles an array of financings, including a recent increase in aircraft financings. The firm is, however, best known within the LBO space and was recently involved with Shearman & Sterling LLP for the listed high-yield note holders on Lion Capital’s acquisition of Picard Group.

Within Corporate and M&A, OPF Partners is a second tier firm,

OPF Partners provides a ‘very resourceful and responsive’ service across the full spectrum of corporate mandates. The practice has been particularly active on the private equity side, and recently represented Terra Firma on its €641m acquisition of Rete Rinnovabile from Terna. Team head Gérard Maîtrejean ‘really understands what the client wants and is not afraid to give you the advice even if it is not what you want to hear’. Clients include Apax Partners, Terra Firma and Chart Industries.

Within Dispute resolution, OPF Partners is a third tier firm,

OPF Partners handles a range of litigation including shareholder or employment disputes. The firm also continues to advise foreign investors in recovering assets invested into a Luxembourg fund heavily involved with the Madoff Ponzi scheme. Counsel Christel Dumont heads the team.

Within Investment funds, OPF Partners is a third tier firm,

OPF Partners advised UFB on the establishment of a SIF for the purposes of investing in renewable energy projects. François Pfister and Harold Parize are the main contacts. Clients include Parthena, Pacific Real Estate Capital Partners and Arrowgrass.

Within Real estate, OPF Partners is a first tier firm,

OPF Partners’ comprehensive practice covers downstream acquisitions, real estate investment fund transactions and structuring, financing and tax matters. The firm is advising a fund on its investment in the development of a major residential area in the city with 800 apartments. Clients include CIP, Leasinvest and Tyburn Lane Private Equity. Martine Gerber-Lemaire and François Pfister are recommended for downstream acquisitions and real estate funds work, respectively.

Within Tax, OPF Partners is a second tier firm,

Headed by managing partner Frédéric Feyten, OPF Partners’ tax team has a good reputation for structuring funds and private equity transactions. The team is also well regarded for its general tax compliance and VAT work and was recently strengthened in those areas by the arrival of senior associates Christine Ntumba and Charlène-Adline Herbain.