The private equity practice at Veil Jourde is recognised for its ability to handle LBO transactions with cross-border elements. The practice advises both investment funds and management teams, enabling it to navigate sponsor-driven buyouts, management-led transactions and situations requiring a careful balance of investor and operational interests. The practice is co-led by Géraud Saint Guilhem and Laurent Jobert, who bring experience in corporate, M&A and private equity transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A remarkable team, responsive, proactive, always there to help us and offer solutions I hadn't thought of.’
- ‘I dealt directly with Gabriel d'Amecourt, who provided excellent advice, excellent listening skills, and excellent negotiation skills with colleagues from other financial partners.’
- ‘The team combines technical excellence, strategic rigour and a deep understanding of the issues at stake in each transaction.’
- ‘Laurent Jobert, whose pragmatic approach, combined with exemplary responsiveness, makes him a valuable partner for our operations. Attentive to client needs, he anticipates risks, negotiates skillfully, and safeguards the interests of all stakeholders.’
- ‘Availability, kindness, and efficiency are the strengths of the team that supported us throughout the process.'
- ‘Gabriele d'Amaincourt was an immense help and provided excellent advice in securing the deal.'
Key clients
- LFPI
- NCI
- Trail
- Idia
- Socadif
- Unexo
- LVMH Luxury Ventures
- UI Investissement
- Evolem
- Amundi Private Equity Transition Juste
Work highlights
Advised IDIA, as well as Bpifrance, in the context of a strategic alliance with GJ Vinify to create VINIFY, a leading player in mobile wine bottling.
Advised LVMH Luxury Ventures on the acquisition of a minority stake in Molli, a high-end French knitwear brand.
Advised Evolem on its acquisition of a majority stake in Investronic Group, a leading provider of robotisation.
Practice head
Géraud Saint Guilhem; Laurent Jobert
Other key lawyers
Gabriel d’Amécourt; Vincent Ramel