LERINS advised Plasseraud IP in connection with a financial partnership transaction involving Andera Acto, acting as a sponsorless mezzanine investor.
The transaction will enable Plasseraud IP to accelerate its growth while further concentrating ownership of its share capital in the hands of its practising partners, thereby reinforcing the Group’s independence. A leading player in the intellectual property sector, Plasseraud IP employs 400 professionals, including 175 experts, across nine major regional offices in France and six international offices. The firm advises a diverse client base, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations, on the protection, enhancement and enforcement of their intellectual property rights and other intangible assets. Plasseraud is the market leader in France and ranks among the leading intellectual property firms in Europe.
LERINS advised Plasseraud IP on the corporate aspects of the transaction with a team comprising Laurent Julienne (Partner), Yohann-David Saadoun (Counsel) and Noé Migeon (Associate). The firm also advised on the tax aspects through Stéphanie Nègre (Partner), and on employment matters through Johann Sultan (Partner) and Natacha Meyer (Associate).
Nabarro Béraud Avocats (Magali Béraud, Partner, and Léo Le Baut, Associate) advised Plasseraud IP on the financing aspects of the transaction.
Largillière Finance (Paul Bougnoux, Gabriel Hainault, Laurent Génin and Guillaume Ségonne) acted as financial adviser to Plasseraud IP.
Andera Acto was advised by GWL Avocats (Mickaël Levi) on the corporate aspects, Chatelain Avocats (Pierre Chatelain) on the mezzanine financing, and Mamou & Boccara (Laurent Mamou) on tax matters.
Hogan Lovells (Sabine Bironneau, Partner; Isabelle Rivallin, Associate; and Lucas Glicenstein, Associate) acted alongside the senior lenders.
