The team at Linklaters specialises in the structuring and formation of private equity vehicles, funds of funds, ETFs and debt funds, as well as related regulatory, corporate, and tax mandates. Leadership of the practice is shared between Cyril Boussion and Ngoc-Hong Ma, who has particular expertise in advising investment funds, private equity houses and financial institutions on the regulatory environment surrounding fund management. Former co-head Edouard Chapellier left the firm after publication.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very professional and has a perfect knowledge of investment fund market practices. Leïla Megdoud and Jonathan Abensour are recommended.'
‘ The team is extremely creative and offers new solutions to problems of all kinds.'
‘We can take advantage of the full power of Linklaters' network with our cases always managed by the same partners / managing associates.’
‘One of the great teams in Paris.'
‘Very solid, very experienced team. Cyril Boussion has a great level of expertise. He is also very good at negotiating and very constructive. His tax skills are also of a great help.’
Key clients
- Ardian
- Crédit Mutuel Capital
- Partech Partners
- Otium Capital
- Axa Venture Partners
Work highlights
Advised Crédit Mutuel on the setting up of its Fonds Révolution Environnementale et Solidaire SLP.
Advised Partech Partners on the final close of Partech Africa II at €245m.
Practice head
Cyril Boussion; Ngoc-Hong Ma
Other key lawyers
Leïla Megdoud; Jonathan Abensour