Private Equity

Villechenon is recognised as a leading firm in growth capital and leveraged buyouts (LBOs), as well as in build-up strategies.

Our expertise has been developed through numerous transactions alongside top-tier companies and investors.


We advise a diverse client base, including:

  • high-growth companies;
  • executive and management teams;
  • French and international investment funds specialising in accelerating, financing and transforming businesses.


In the context of these transactions, we handle all legal aspects, in particular:

  • the legal and financial structuring of LBO, growth capital or build-up transactions;
  • the drafting and negotiation of letters of intent, acquisition agreements, shareholders’ agreements, warranty agreements and other transactional documents;
  • the conduct and review of legal due diligence;
  • the design and implementation of tailored management packages;


With a highly responsive approach and a deep understanding of the strategic challenges inherent to equity transactions, Villechenon provides clients with comprehensive, tailored and high-value legal support.

Deals

Venture Capital
WOMED
July 2026

Villechenon advised
WOMED
on its €7 million fundraising.

Founders’ Advisory

Morgan Hunault-Berret / Quentin Dupont / Flore Barrière

DEAL

Fusions & Acquisitions
РRICІNGHUВ (TLC Solutions)
June 2026

Villechenon advised the sellers on the sale of
PRICING HUB
to AKENEO.

Advice for Sellers

Alexander Kotopoulis / Flore Barrière

DEAL

Fusions & Acquisitions
KOOKLIN
June 2026

Villechenon advised
QUALITY GUARD NV
on the acquisition of KOOKLIN.

Advice for Buyers

Morgan Hunault-Berret / Julian Chevallier / Flore Barrière

DEAL

Venture Capital
SEMEIA
April 2026

Villechenon advised
SEMEIA
and the existing shareholders on its €21 million fundraising.

Founders’ Advisory

Alexander Kotopoulis / Morgan Hunault-Berret / Alexandre Soares de Albergaria

DEAL

Venture Capital
OUIDROP
March 2026

Villechenon advised
ÉPOPÉE GESTION
in connection with OUIDROP’s fundraising amounting to €7M.

Investors Advisory

Amélie Maindron / Shauna Robert

DEAL

Venture Capital
SCORP-IO
March 2026

Villechenon advised
EIFFEL INVESTMENT GROUP
in connection with SCORP-IO’s fundraising amounting to €5M.

Investors Advisory

Morgan Hunault-Berret / Amélie Maindron / Shauna Robert

DEAL

Magazine des Affaires – Conseils LBO en volume – 2025

Recent deal

Private Equity

SCINTIL PHOTONICS


August 2025

DEAL

August 2025

SCINTIL PHOTONICS

Villechenon advised
SCINTIL PHOTONICS
and its existing investors on its €58 million fundraising.

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