Increasingly focused on private equity-led M&A work since the arrival of Michaël Meylan and Vanessa Schmitt from Stibbe in June 2022, the 'outstanding' team at business law firm boutique Strelia 'stands out for its seamless combination of legal excellence with a highly client-focused approach'. Under their expert leadership, as well as providing some advice as lead counsel (particularly on sell side roles), the team regularly works alongside international law firms providing the relevant Luxembourg structuring pursuant to cross-border M&A transactions, including a considerable amount with a French connection.
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- 'The outstanding team provides precise, rigorous and pragmatic advice rooted in a real knowledge of the most recent market practices.'
- 'The team stands out for its seamless combination of legal excellence with a highly client-focused approach.'
- 'Thee team is known for its deep understanding of commercial and private equity transactions, coupled with the ability to deliver swift, practical solutions.'
- 'Michaël Meylan is not only highly skilled in corporate and private equity law but also excels in guiding complex negotiations with a strategic and business-minded focus.'
- 'Vanessa Schmitt is an excellent private equity lawyer. She is responsive, precise and has a strong knowledge of the market practices.'
- 'Estelle Schul brings a unique combination of precision and diligence, consistently delivering high-quality legal work with an eye for detail that is critical in commercial transactions.'
Key clients
- MBO+
- IQ EQ
- Keensight Capital
- LVMH
- Rubis
- Astorg / Corialis
- SGT Capital
- Clarion Partners Europe
- Opengate Capital
- Transition Capital Partners
Work highlights
Assisted MBO+ on the indirect acquisition of a pool of Luxembourg entities acting in the field of high-end swivel lifting rings, as part of a more global transaction which allowed MBO+ to acquire HPS International, a leading manufacturer and distributor of complex industrial hydraulic cylinders.
Assisted Keensight, a European growth buyout investor, in the strategic merger of Biovian and 3P Biopharmaceuticals, two leading biologics CDMOs, creating the new pan-European leader 3PBIOVIAN.
Assist IQ EQ, one of the world's leading investor services providers, backed by Astorg, in relation to the acquisition or contemplated acquisition, related financing and/or the reinvestment of the target’s management into the management package of the IQ EQ group of the several targets across Europe, USA and India.
Lawyers
Practice head
Vanessa Schmitt; Michaël Meylan; Etienne de Crépy
Other key lawyers
Estelle Schul; Giada Mognol