Private Equity

Prax Avocats supports its clients, investors, private equity funds, and companies at every stage of their private equity operations, both in France and internationally. Our team has solid and recognized expertise in structuring, tax optimization, and legal management of capital investments.

We work on a wide range of operations, including:

• Fund structuring
• : assistance in setting up investment vehicles adapted to each project, with particular attention to tax and regulatory aspects in France and abroad.

• LBO/MBO/MBI
• : structuring and support for leveraged buyout, management buyout, and management buy-in operations, with optimization of investment schemes to maximize returns while respecting legal and tax constraints.

• Mergers and acquisitions
• : advice during equity investments or company acquisitions, whether in a national or cross-border framework, in collaboration with our international correspondents to ensure an integrated approach.

• Investment exit
• : support during the sale of participations (exit), whether it's a sale to another fund, an initial public offering (IPO), or a sale to a strategic investor.

• Taxation of unit holders
• : tax optimization of investors' income and capital gains, including the use of advantageous tax mechanisms for key managers and investors (BSPCE, stock options, carried interest, etc.).

• International tax structuring
• : management of tax issues related to cross-border operations, particularly for funds with investors or assets in multiple jurisdictions.

Our unique experience in this field is also supported by our international network of specialized partners, allowing us to offer integrated and customized solutions adapted to each type of operation.

Thanks to a perfect understanding of private equity challenges, Prax Avocats positions itself as a key player to secure and optimize your transactions in the private equity sector.