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Jules Lecoeur

Counsel

Jules focuses on domestic and cross-border private equity transactions, particularly leveraged buyouts, where he advises private capital investors on a wide range of transactional matters including majority and minority acquisitions, disposals, co-investments, add-ons and management packages.
Jules also advises private corporates on local and international M&A transactions.

Experience

Representative matters

  • Seven2 on the sale of a majority stake in the Europe Snacks group, a leading European private-label manufacturer of savoury snacks.
  • Florac on the acquisition of a minority stake in the Labelys group, a European leader in the design, printing, and marketing of self-adhesive labels.
  • Bpifrance and Mubadala Investment Company on the acquisition of a minority stake in the Socotec group, a leading provider of services for the sustainability of buildings and infrastructure.
  • EQT, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Eutelsat Group’s ground station infrastructure business.
  • PAI Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in Infra Group, a leading European player in infrastructure services.     
  • Weinberg Capital Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in Financière Arbevel, a French asset management company.    
  • Cathay Capital and Bpifrance on the sale of their interests in the NeoXam group, a provider of software for financial institutions.    
  • Providence Equity Partners on the acquisition of a majority interest in the Airties group, a leading provider of Wi-Fi solutions.      
  • Andera Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in the ERI group, a French specialist in multi-technical building and infrastructure services.  
  • Weinberg Capital Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Vertical Sea group, a French engineering, consulting and project management group.

Speaking Engagements

  • Since 2019, Jules has been a lecturer on M&A transactions for the LL.M in International Business Law at Panthéon-Assas Paris II University.

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted to the Bar, Paris, 2011

Academic

Master II in Business Law, Paris II Panthéon-Assas University, 2009, magna cum laude 

Master II in European Business Law, Paris II Panthéon-Assas, University 2008, cum laude

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.