The Sekri Valentin Zerrouk private equity practice advises domestic and international investment funds, family offices, industrial groups and management teams on a broad range of buyout transactions. The team has extensive experience advising on primary, secondary and tertiary buyouts, owner buyouts, minority investments, build-ups, exits and reinvestments, as well as the structuring of sophisticated management incentive packages. Franck Sekri has a strong focus on industrial clients and tech-sector players, while Pierre-Emmanuel Chevalier specialises in the retail sector. Géraud De Franclieu is recognised for advising investment funds, particularly in the hospitality sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team distinguishes itself through its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to adapt to complex situations. Its main strengths lie in the complementary skills of its members, the quality of the support offered, and the depth of its expertise, making it a reliable and recognised partner compared to other market players.'
- ‘Within the team, Oscar da Silva stands out, particularly for his rigour and pragmatism. He distinguishes himself through his excellent listening skills, his ability to anticipate client needs, and his capacity to propose tailored solutions. His technical expertise, combined with genuine human commitment, sets him apart from his colleagues and contributes to the team's reputation.’
- ‘Excellent team in terms of recruitment, invoicing, diversity, use of technology and collaborative methods! Absolutely no complaints. The best I've ever had the pleasure of working with.'
- ‘Excellent team, which we entrust with the vast majority of our transactions because they are highly competent, readily available, reliable, and very pleasant.’
- ‘Rigorous, good advice, committed, responsive, investigates topics in depth, numerous benchmarks.’
Key clients
- IGZ and Family Office Zouari
- Société Générale Capital Partenaires
- QIMA
- IM Global Partner
- Turenne Hôtellerie
- GENEO Capital
- Amara NZero
- Acces BTP
- Seven2
- Diapason
- Tresmares Capital
- Plantin
Work highlights
Advised a French investment holding company specialising in retail, real estate and private equity. This related to a transaction valued at over €2 billion. The acquisition of the entire stake of its co-shareholder, Lion Capital, in Picard Surgelés, the French retailer specialising in premium frozen foods, having a large network of stores across France.
Advised the leader in quality control and compliance solutions, in the context of the investment by TA Associates, a major player in global private equity.
Advised a fast-growing global asset management platform that connects investors with top-performing independent managers, on the acquisition of a strategic minority stake in London-based asset management company.
Other key lawyers
Franck Sekri; Pierre-Emmanuel Chevalier; Géraud de Franclieu