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04 May 2026

Arendt Advises Astorg on Succession: 16 Partners Acquire 23.5% Stake, Next‑Generation Ownership Nears 50%

"Arendt acted as lead counsel to Astorg on an internal succession and ownership restructuring in which 16 next‑generation partners acquired a 23.5% stake from founding and senior partners, bringing the next generation’s combined holdings to nearly 50% and preserving the firm’s independence. Arendt advised on all corporate, tax, regulatory and financing aspects of the deal, drawing on its corporate/M&A, investment management, tax and finance & capital markets teams."

Arendt acted as lead counsel to Astorg (a leading independent European mid‑cap LBO specialist). Transaction summary Arendt advised on a significant internal ownership restructuring in which 16 partners acquired a 23.5% stake from founding and senior partners, bringing the next generation’s combined shareholding close to 50% of the firm’s capital. The transaction preserves Astorg’s independence and ensures next‑generation partners retain meaningful equity participation and alignment with the firm’s investors. Arendt advised across corporate law, tax, regulatory and financing aspects of the deal. Lawyers involved (seniority not specified in the press release) - Corporate law, Mergers & Acquisitions: Sébastien Binard; Yannick Baer; Etienne Barthel - Investment Management: Carl de La Chapelle; Pierre Zaccuri - Tax: Vincent Mahler; Caroline Partoune - Finance & Capital Markets: Grégory Minne; Joris Reinert; Juliette Ponce; Louis Salles
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