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Latham & Watkins
45 RUE SAINT DOMINIQUE
75007 PARIS
France
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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:

    • 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

Lauded for its ‘thoughtful and proactive advice’, the team at Latham & Watkins has a track record in advising French and international private equity houses on mid and large-cap transactions. The group draws on substantial expertise in debt capital markets and financing work. Investment funds, sovereign wealth funds, public investment funds and venture capital firms routinely feature on the firm’s client roster. Leadership of the practice is shared between a group of seven practitioners comprising: Thomas ForschbachOlivier Du MottayGaëtan GianassoDenis CritonAlexander BenedettiAlexander CrosthwaiteSimon Lange, and Charles-Antoine Guelluy.