Latham & Watkins advises French and international private equity houses on a wide range of mid- and large-cap transactions, drawing on expertise in debt capital markets and acquisition financing. The firm acts for investment funds, sovereign wealth funds, public investment vehicles and venture capital firms. The practice is led by M&A specialist Denis Criton, who brings experience representing private equity institutions on acquisitions, disposals and restructurings. Gaëtan Gianasso focuses on leveraged acquisitions and disposals, while Olivier du Mottay represents investors and companies at critical stages of their development. Thomas Forschbach is often called upon in cross-border matters.
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Gaëtan Gianasso is a partner in the London and Paris offices of Latham & Watkins.

He specializes in mergers and acquisitions and private equity with particular expertise in leveraged acquisitions (LBO). He has considerable experience representing private equity institutions in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, and transaction financing.

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  • ‘In my opinion, the best corporate LBO team in Paris. The partners have unparalleled knowledge of their subjects, and the staff is excellent and readily available.’

    ‘The team is well plugged into the market with many valuable relationships. It is able to have the right conversations at the right levels to facilitate transactions, often playing a quasi-financial adviser role.’

    ‘Olivier du Mottay is excellent and remarkably available considering his workload. Alexander Crosthwaite is also very good.'

    ‘Olivier du Mottay has immense experience, efficiency, attentiveness, availability, and a genuine understanding of business dynamics.'

    ‘A highly sophisticated team with an unparalleled commercial approach.’

    ‘Alexander Crosthwaite is an excellent adviser, very practical but also possessing exceptional depth. Alexander is definitely one of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with.'