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A&O Shearman

France

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Private equity: Fund formation

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A&O Shearman advises fund managers and institutional investors across a broad range of funds including alternative investment, private equity, infrastructure, debt, real estate, and hedge funds. The team offers deep expertise in structuring analysis, while operating comfortably across the full spectrum of fundraising and fund launches. The practice is co-led by Antoine Sarailler and Brice Henry, with Sarailler specialising in asset management and Henry focusing on regulatory matters. Benjamin Lacourt concentrates his practice on investment funds, with a focus on alternative assets in European jurisdictions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Antoine Sarailler is a reliable, dedicated, and technically skilled lawyer. He has extensive knowledge of numerous technical fields and is generally very responsive.’
  • ‘The team led by Antoine Sarailler is highly regarded in the market and possesses extensive knowledge of numerous technical subjects. They have a strong presence and are known for their responsiveness.’

Key clients

  • Adaxtra Capital AG2R Agirc-Arrco Alderan Altarea Amiral Gestion Amundi Asset Management Andera Partners Atalante Audacia BNP Paribas Asset Management BOLD Cheyne Capital Management CIC Private Debt Club Funding Asset Management Committed Advisors EDF Invest Eiffel Investment Group ERAFP Epopée Gestion Wuropean Investment Fund & European Investment Bank Extendam FAMAE Flandrin Finance Flexstone Partners International Finance Corporation IQ EQ Management France ISALT Lazard Frères Gestion LBO France Naxicap Partners NextStage AM O2 Capital AM OFI REIM Perial Asset Management Proparco Rivage Investment Scor Investment Partners Siparex Swen Capital Partners Telamon Tikehau Investment Managers Turenne Capital Partenaires Victoires Haussmann Zencap AM

Work highlights

Delivered regulatory analysis and structured a French-based ELTIF 2.0 debt fund vehicle, aimed at implementing a pan-European lending strategy and serve as a reference asset for units-linked life insurance policies.