Boutique law firm LL Berg exclusively advises on mid-cap and upper mid-cap buyout and M&A transactions, comfortably operating across primary, secondary and tertiary buyouts, minority LBOs, take-private transactions, and refinancings. The practice is co-headed by Olivier Abergel , a key contact for founders and controlling shareholders, and Gaëlle Quillivic,w, who brings dual M&A and financing expertise, frequently leading on acquisition and refinancing structures.
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- ‘They are excellent professionals and always available.’
- ‘Excellent team, close-knit and very experienced. I highly recommend them. True expertise in midcap M&A and LBOs.’
- ‘Olivier Abergel is involved in all cases, even the smallest, excellent interpersonal skills, and a very skilled negotiator. Gaëlle Quilivic is highly adaptable to needs and has excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with all types of stakeholders.’
- 'The team is experienced, multidisciplinary, well-managed, precise, and hardworking. They are very stable, which helps with monitoring cases over time.’
Key clients
- MON VETO
- MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS
- CAMBON PARTNERS
- EKWATEUR
- ABENEX
- JONAK
- FCDE
- IDICO
- PROVIDENCE EQUITY
- PLAYERS
Work highlights
Advised Makila Capital on its co-investment with funds managed by IK Partners Group in the full privatisation transaction of Eurobio Scientific, alongside its managing and controlling shareholder.
Advised the majority shareholders on the Aurlom buyout.
Advised 123 Investment Managers, a private investment house managing €1.3 billion assets, on its cumulated investment of €120m in a pharmaceutical group comprising 100 pharmacies.
Practice head
Olivier Abergel; Gaëlle Quillivic