Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is a go-to firm in the private equity sphere. The Parisian team routinely acts as counsel to high-profile private equity sponsors, private debt funds and banks on high-value acquisition finance deals, RCF, PIK and TL facilities, and the refinancing of private equity funds’ portfolio companies. In addition, the group fields expertise in major debt restructurings and large corporate financing deals. The practice is co-headed by the excellent trio of James Clarke, Jean-Christophe David and Géraldine Lezmi.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A highly experienced and efficient team with an excellent reputation in the market, both among borrowers and lenders.’
- ‘They are very flexible, capable of working on small or large and complex transactions with the same level of quality, intensity and commitment. After having worked with them it is very difficult to work with another law firm.'
- ‘Géraldine Lezmi's commitment, technical skills and sense of excellence are truly unparalleled. When there is a complex deal, she is the lawyer you need on your side.’
- ‘Highly efficient, responsive.'
Key clients
- Arcmont
- Barings
- Hayfin
- Latour Capital
- Antin
- Ceva Santé Animale
- Eurazeo
- Keensight
- Montagu
- 3i
- Cinven
- Towerbrook
Work highlights
Advising Eurazeo and IK Partners on the refinancing of Questel.
Advising Ceva Santé Animale on its €1,080,000,000 PIK facility.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jean-Christophe David
Géraldine Lezmi
Practice head
James Clarke; Jean-Christophe David; Géraldine Lezmi