Private equity is a dynamic industry. From the full life cycle of a fund, from formation and fundraising through growth equity transactions, leveraged buyouts, going-private transactions, and recapitalizations, to dispositions and exits. Which of these areas in France have you seen most change and why in the previous 2 years? Following a 31% decrease in funds raised by private equity actors in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, 2021 witnessed unprecedented levels of fundraising. This rebound demonstrates the confidence of French private equity actors in the French economy and their ability to support its recovery. The sector of growth equity, also referred to as capital development, has seen its fundraising volume double in two years. Those changes are driven by the resilience of the private equity sector and its capacity to adjust to economic instabilities. WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM 65 Navigating the Dynamics of Private Equity in France Ana Brandao, a distinguished French Lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, provides invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of private equity in France. As a key member of BDO Avocats, the law firm of BDO in France, Ana sheds light on the firm’s multi-disciplinary approach and its role in facilitating complex transactions in an increasingly dynamic market. www.bdoavocats.fr An Interview with Ana Brandao Attorney at Law at BDO Avocats Ana Brandao Attorney at Law, BDO AVOCATS Email: ana.brandao@avocats bdo.fr Tel: +33 1 79 97 12 43 43 47, Avenue de la Grande Armée 75116, Paris
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