Proskauer Rose LLP advises funds, financial institutions, corporates and management teams across the full spectrum of private equity transactions. The team is particularly recognised for its work on large- and mid-cap buyouts, growth equity and minority investments, leveraged finance and direct lending, as well as restructuring and M&A matters. The practice is jointly led by Xavier Norlain and Jeremy Scemama. Norlain regularly advises investment funds on LBO, venture capital and development capital transactions, while Scemama is well versed in advising listed and unlisted companies on corporate finance, restructuring and external growth operations.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Jérémy Scemama and Maud Manon have excellent technical skills, strong negotiation skills, high work capacity, excellent level of quality and relevance of advice.’
- ‘Excellent, high-quality team.’
- ‘Excellent technical skills combined with a strong pragmatism. Ability to get straight to the point. Intimate knowledge of the LBO environment and its players, increasing the chances of success and efficiency.’
- ‘A remarkable team, highly skilled professionals, an exceptional level of technical expertise and exemplary availability.’
- ‘Highly competent and readily available. Strong partner involvement.’
Key clients
- Ardian
- BPIFrance
- Bridgepoint Development Capital
- Dentressangle
- The Carlyle Group
- Experienced Capital
- Eurazeo
- FnB Private Equity
- ICG
- Initiative & Finance
- LBO France
- MML Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advised the sellers, PSG Equity, the founder, and the management team on the sale of NJ2Soft.
Advised PAI Partners and its portfolio company, European Camping Group, a European leader in outdoor accommodation, on Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s minority investment in European Camping Group.
Advised Ardian Expansion on the acquisition of DIAM.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Xavier Norlain; Jeremy Scemama
Other key lawyers
Matthieu Lampel; Laurent Asquin; Aymeric Robine; Marion Bruère