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Simon Lange
Position
Simon Lange advises private equity firms and companies in private corporate transactions, with a particular emphasis on leveraged buyouts.
Mr. Lange advises leading private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, listed investment firms, venture capital firms, and mid- to large-cap industrial companies.
He regularly helps clients navigate complex cross-border transactions with a French nexus, including:
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- Leveraged buyouts (LBOs)
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Joint ventures
- Restructurings
- Majority/minority investments
Mr. Lange brings clients a sophisticated global sense of what is at market, so they can efficiently bring deals to close. He draws on a deep technical knowledge of French law and a complementary understanding of a full spectrum of industries. Given his experience working in New York, he brings a direct and practical approach to dealmaking.
Mr. Lange maintains an active pro bono practice, advising global non-profits on fundraising, governance, and restructuring matters.
Lawyer Rankings
France > Private equity: LBO
The group at Latham & Watkins regularly advises major private equity houses on high-profile, large-cap LBOs. The team works closely with the firm’s leveraged finance team and is bolstered by its capabilities in the finance and capital markets spaces. Disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, and M&A are also core areas of expertise. The practice is co-directed by Thomas Forschbach, Olivier Du Mottay, Gaëtan Gianasso, Denis Criton, Alexander Benedetti, Alexander Crosthwaite, Simon Lange, and Charles-Antoine Guelluy.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: transactional work
- EU, competition and distribution
- Insolvency
- Private equity: LBO
Firm Rankings
- Capital markets: debt capital markets
- Capital markets: equity capital markets
- Data privacy and data protection
- Derivatives and structured finance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Tax
- Compliance
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution: International arbitration
- Employment
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus: IT and internet
- Media and entertainment: Sports