‘For our recent transaction, K&E was able to provide comprehensive services including detailed French/US legal structure, tax, HR, regulatory, and other domains. The team was able to manage a complex process and structure. They were able to manage the process seamlessly.’

‘The team maintained a very balanced view and did not get rattled easily. They had a great blend of patience and persistence and were always available to address questions or issues.’

‘Vincent Ponsonnaille and Emmanuel Enrici – proactive and thoughtful advice.’

‘Excellent legal skills, commitment, and availability, as well as a good understanding of the software segment.’

‘Experienced team, which follows the LBO market very closely and therefore knows market practices well. Team which knows how to make itself available to its clients. Good value for money in their services.’

‘Christophe Garaud knows the market and the different players well, he has a business vision of his advisory role and comes with solutions when there is an obstacle in a transaction; he knows how to mobilize the right resources internally to support his clients.’

‘Very professional team and flexible on the fee structure. Impeccable quality of service.’

‘Eduardo Fernandez is the best. Flexible, international, firm but pragmatic. Fast. Mathilde Faure is a rising star.’

‘Commercial, knowledgeable, responsive and hard-working.’

‘Olivier Assant is very commercial and a highly effective communicator and negotiator. Adrien Simon is incredibly hard-working, very knowledgeable, and similarly a great communicator.’

‘Very dynamic and creative team.’

‘Adrien Simon is a very commercial and hands-on partner.’

‘The team can mobilize quickly, quickly understands the subjects/issues; always responsive.’

‘Adrien Simon is always responsive, listens to his client, anticipates possible points of friction and offers solutions when there are blocking points. He puts the files into perspective in the light of the knowledge he has of his client. He surrounds himself with an efficient and well-coordinated team.’

‘Very good sectoral knowledge coupled with strong commercial acumen.’

‘Benjamin de Blegiers: very good commercial knowledge which allowed us to manage a complex situation.’

‘I regularly work with Clifford Chance (and in particular with Benjamin de Blegiers) on LBO (Large cap) transactions. Their geographic presence and sectoral expertise are assets that few firms in Paris can claim at this level! It is in the most complex deals that they can express all their talent. They are constantly reinventing themselves.’

‘Clearly, Benjamin de Blegiers is above the rest. He is undoubtedly the best private equity lawyer of his generation. He is an outstanding technician but above all the best negotiator I know. He does what few other lawyers are capable of doing – helping you win a deal through his ingenuity and personality. He’s a real dealmaker.’

‘Clifford Chance is our go-to for complicated M&A transactions in Europe and they deliver consistently excellent results and advice. The team offers an excellent balance of commercial cut-through measured with the technical skills of a top-tier firm. The team is extremely responsive, they provide sound commercial advice and due to their wide range of experience are always able to give indicators on market positions.’

‘Benjamin is one of the finest infrastructure-focused lawyers in Europe and has great connections in the French market so is always well-informed. He gives very well-considered advice and has deep technical expertise and commercial nous.’

‘Benjamin de Blegiers is very commercial, very responsive and has a keen sense of which workstreams to lead on and always be present on, and which to effectively delegate to others. He is a highly skilled negotiator and communicator. Alexandre Namoun is extremely capable and will be a name to watch for in the future.’

‘Impressive team, both in terms of the quality of its advice and the experience of its members, as well as their always commercial and constructive approach to negotiation. Team constantly capable of finding innovative solutions. Our joint work was a real success, in particular thanks to the extreme clarity of the explanations from the Clifford Chance Paris team. Probably the best lawyers I have ever had the opportunity to work with!’

‘Experienced and highly specialized team on topics related to management packages.’

‘Jean-François Louit and Caroline Lan are both senior and very experienced.’

‘Very ‘user-friendly’, excellent quality work, offers a complete service allowing you to benefit from the different expertise present within the firm.’

‘Antoine de la Gatinais – pragmatic, efficient, good relations with the various stakeholders, very available.’

‘Very close-knit Gide team that is one with the client’s team. With this approach we have a feeling of moving forward with our projects together.’

‘Caroline Lan stands out for her competence and interpersonal skills. She brings technique to a multitude of subjects and knows how to calm situations. This is very appreciable in M&A to process the file and prepare the merger of two companies.’

‘Very good team with very qualified partners who are involved in the deal until the end. Gide has succeeded in setting up a client-centric and multidisciplinary platform that is very effective in the execution of Private Equity/LBO deals.’

‘Caroline Lan: exceptional professional qualities, very strong work force, total involvement in her files with a deep understanding of the issues of the deal (economic, legal, tax) and an ability to go into the details of LBO models and business agreements, a real ability to find concrete solutions (some very innovative) and to find solutions to the most complex legal blockages, good negotiator, very educational with her clients with precision in the analyses and clarity in her recommendations. Probably the best lawyer I have ever had the chance to work with.’

‘Efficient, fast, and pragmatic.’

‘Excellent team capable of managing very complex files with excellent peace of mind.’

‘Stéphane Huten – excellent understanding of the issues, creativity, responsiveness, negotiation skills.’

‘Ali Chegra – rigour, attention to detail, ability to grasp and monitor all the aspects of a transaction.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the different market players and competitive practices. One-stop shop with experts in each specificity.’

‘Stéphane Huten – combines technical expertise and sense of dealmaking to bring positions together.’

‘Arnaud Deparday – great technical mastery and broad experience.’

‘Florent Mazeron is an exceptional talent. Very strong legal and diplomatic skills. He is much more than the lawyer accompanying you on the legal aspects of a deal. He is a true dealmaker.’

‘Efficient, pragmatic and highly professional services. Complete range of skills (legal, tax, financing). Partners and collaborators are committed and passionate about their work.’

‘Team that has perfect knowledge of the LBO market, the conditions of the latest deals, and how to resolve certain specific difficulties through their extensive experience.’

‘Good quality team, attentive, available, knows how to do tailor-made work.’

‘Marine Ollive is a very good quality counsel with very strong potential.’

‘Dynamism, relevance, structuring, very good quality, it’s above its competitors.’

‘Diana Hund – dynamism, mobilization.’

‘Smart, friendly, multidisciplinary, recognized.’

‘Diana Hund and Grégoire Andrieux – both highly professional, get along well with the management teams.’

‘Excellent practice, hyper-dedicated to its clients.’

‘Isabelle Cheradame is noted for her rigour, availability, involvement and seriousness.’

‘August Debouzy is truly exceptional. Their client-centered approach, cutting-edge technology and outstanding track record set them apart from the rest. Highly recommended for anyone in need of legal assistance.’

‘The individuals I work with at August Debouzy are truly exceptional. Their expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit set them apart from competitors. I’ve particularly valued the guidance and insights provided by Julien Wagmann, which have been instrumental in achieving our goals.’

‘High-performance team with a complete offering for an LBO transaction. Team among the very best on the mid-cap market at a lower price than other firms. Team at the forefront of recent developments in arrangements in terms of structuring. Finally, their colleagues located elsewhere in Europe are also first-rate.’

‘Humility. Simplicity. Efficiency’

‘Cedric Chanas is an exceptional lawyer who knows how to navigate complicated environments with energy and a smile.’

‘Thomas Priolet is a very promising young associate. He has a sense of customer service, is very commercial when necessary and masters the most complex technical issues.’

‘The team is solid and competent. Fast and clear.’

‘Very agile team and very focused on the specific issues of its clients, beyond the deal itself. Real relationship-building approach with a desire to help.’

‘Multi-disciplinary, committed, reliable, responsive and of good quality for intermediate-sized M&A files or legal due diligence. Quality service provided.’

‘Lionel Lesur – good perspective, ability to find solutions to problems, does not hesitate to give an opinion.’

‘Laura-Isabelle Danet – responsive, hardworking, systematic, does not forget anything, reliable, rigorous.’

‘Highly competent within field of expertise. Actively taking part in negotiations and solutions in difficult transaction and structures. ’

‘Negotiation skills. Reading the positions and develop compromises. Legally technically strong.’

‘It is a multidisciplinary team, which brings together experts in many fields, who can be mobilized quickly. Very proactive team in processing files, great stability of contacts, adaptability and availability.’

‘The Jeantet team is distinguished by the great availability and complementarity of associates and their experience in terms of negotiation and great creativity in the solutions proposed. Jeantet knows how to adapt its team to the problems proposed. Each time a quality expert is offered, well coordinated by the Partner in charge of the file.’

‘Within the team, Guillaume Fornier particularly stands out: great expertise in M&A, very good support in negotiations and great creativity in the solutions proposed. He is also always available and very pedagogical.’

‘Very experienced team in all aspects of mid-market LBO transactions (tax structuring, financing document, shareholders’ agreement, full scope due diligence, investment protocol, management incentive package, etc.)’

‘Maxime Brotz: One-stop shop, a 360 mastery of the issues. Finesse in negotiation / adaptation to the situation and remarkable responsiveness, capacity for work. Ability to adapt to the context (we win together/we lose together).’

‘Very great rigour and commitment. Formidable agility.’

‘Olivier Abergel: excellent understanding of deals, unparalleled negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Gaëlle Quillivic: great technical skills, excellent understanding of dynamics, total commitment to her clients.’

‘Olivier Abergel – extraordinary leader, ability to orchestrate and mobilize his teams, great tactical sense on deals, real commercial sense, references on impressive deals. Gaelle Quillivic – ultra efficient, very structured, capable of taking deals very far, great strength. Julien Caracosca – in-depth technical expertise, commercial sense, particularly with younger generations of entrepreneurs.’

‘Olivier Abergel stands out for his holistic view of files with an ability to focus on key points. Gaëlle Quilivic is a formidable negotiator with an eye for detail.’

‘The LL Berg team stands out from competitors by its strong knowledge of its clients’ businesses, its responsiveness and its ability to involve all the skills necessary for the success of the project from the start of the project.’

‘All members of the team are excellent lawyers and their strength comes in particular from their ability to work together and bring together other professionals around them.’

‘Complete, responsive, professional. Simple, direct and above all very pragmatic relationship.’

‘The team is very professional, very committed and innovative in its approach.’

‘Availability, clarity of explanations, good quality.’

‘Friendly, pragmatic team that delivers!’

‘Professionalism, flexibility, customer service.’

‘The team showed great knowledge when supporting our capital operations. Here I am talking about great expertise to defend our interests, but also responsiveness to find suitable solutions for all parties.’

‘Very good brand image on the market; reputation and experience; tailored support by a small and integrated team with cross-functional skills. Very professional and structured support.’

‘Kamal Naffi – very high technical skills and in-depth knowledge of the actors of this type of operation and their constraints; strength of proposal and innovation; excellent interpersonal skills for negotiation.’

‘Very responsive, excellent support for clients. Caroline Pucel did an excellent job.’

‘Competent team in both M&A and pure corporate support. Good customer service and responsiveness.’

‘Olivia Gueguen has a good understanding of business issues and is a dealmaker who defends the interests of her clients. She has a good team around her including Pierre-Marie Gallo.’

‘Pierre-Olivier Bernard is fast and effective.’

‘Good background and experience on relevant management packages. Very good level of associates.’

‘Versatile and rather open to new approaches and new technology.’

‘Ariane Oliver: unique combination of legal expertise and detailed understanding of business issues and the psychology and needs of stakeholders.’

‘Mathieu Ducceschi: defense of client interests, flexibility and creativity.’

‘Ariane Oliver – intelligent and pragmatic.’

‘Grine Lahreche stands out for his commitment to his clients, availability and ability to adapt to customer needs and innovate to meet them. He is also an excellent negotiator. Audrey Szultz – rigour, ability to deliver – very high quality service.’

‘Expertise, availability, quality of advice and support.’

‘The entire team I dealt with was excellent in their area of ​​expertise, monitoring and coordination: Grine Lahreche, Audrey Szultz, Thomas Pulcini.’

‘Proximity with customers, responsiveness, quality of relationship. Situational intelligence, market knowledge. Ability to find creative solutions and compromises.’

‘The team stood out for its technicality and professionalism. In particular, the team showed great availability throughout a difficult process.’

‘Grine Lahreche led the project with great professionalism. He showed a particularly keen understanding of the issues and forces involved. With great finesse, he knew how to defend the interests of our clients from start to finish.’

‘Very detailed knowledge of the French private equity market and great mastery of files.’

‘Professionalism and availability. Very good knowledge of the health sector.’

‘Efficient, constructive and always available team.’

‘Igor Doumenc and Julien Brouwer: listening skills, pragmatic professional and quality of advice.’