Philippe Matignon specializes in mergers & acquisitions, and more specifically in private equity and investment capital. He advises French and foreign investment funds in all their LBO and capital investment transactions. Philippe also advises teams of managers in relation to these transactions, and in corporate equity and group restructuring transactions.
Philippe Matignon is also involved in restructuring operations and joint ventures on behalf of industrial players.
Background
Lawyer since : 1990
Bar. : Paris
Language(s) : French - English
Training :
- Master’s Degree in Business Law (Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, 1990)
- Postgraduate Diploma (DESS) in Business Law and Taxation (Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, 1990)
Member of :
- Association Française des Investisseurs pour la Croissance (French Association of Investors for Growth) (AFIC)
Publications
- Management package : une éclaircie durable ? – Option Droit & Affaires, 01/04/2017
- Management Package : vers un peu plus de sérénité – Option Droit & Affaires, 01/10/2014
- Opérations avec effet de levier : le retour en grâce des BSPCE – Option Finance, 15/07/2014
- Réflexions sur les mérites respectifs du pacte d’associés et des statuts de société comme instruments de gouvernance Etudes à la mémoire de Fernand-Charles Jeantet, Coll. Mélanges, LexisNexis – LITEC (2010)
- Remontée de bénéfices au cours des premiers exercices d’un LBO : quelle stratégie adopter ? Décideurs : stratégie, finance, droit, n°99, novembre 2008
- Advised the management of Novescia (Medical analysis laboratories) during the sale of Novescia to Cerba Group.
- Advised Eurazeo PME during the sale of Gault and Fremont (packaging) to UI Gestion.
- Advised Milestone Capital in the acquisition of various assets (the O’Cedar, Maison Verte, Baranne brands) belonging to Reckitt Benkiser.
- Advised the Magnum Capital fund in the acquisition of the NACE group (educational institutions).
- Advised the managers of the company CEBTP (consultancy engineering firm) during the sale of the company by the Grontmij group to a consortium of investment funds (Siparex, Cathay Capital, BPI France Investissements, and BNP Paribas développement).
- Advised LBO France during the sale of the Pom’Alliance group to Cap Seine.
- Advised LBO France during the sale of the Mazarine (communication) group to Fondations Capital.
- Jeantet advises the Hyg’up Group on the sale of Amplitude Services to Laboratoires Ceetal
Jeantet advises the Hyg’up Group on the sale of Amplitude Services to Laboratoires Ceetal
Paris, November 27, 2025 – Jeantet advised the Hyg’Up group on a strategic carve-out of Amplitude Services’ activities. This transaction is a decisive step in the Hyg’Up group’s strategy of refocusing on its core business activities, enabling it to concentrate its resources and expertise on priority strategic business segments while optimizing the group’s operational performance. […]
| CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Jeantet advises LBO France in connection with Siparex’s acquisition of a majority stake and Andera Partner’s reinvestment in the Passman Group
Paris, July 18, 2023 – Jeantet has assisted the shareholders of the Passman Group in the acquisition of a majority stake in its capital by Siparex. Andera Partners reinvests alongside founding managers. Passman is one of the leaders in connected solutions in France and Belgium, equipping nearly 7,000 establishments in the traditional and open-air hotel, […]
Paris | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Best Lawyers in France: 2024 Ranking
The firm is delighted with the ranking of 25 of its lawyers in the following categories: Jean-François Adelle Banking and Finance Law Bertrand Biette Insolvency and Reorganization Law Jacques-Henry de Bourmont Tax Law Thierry Brun Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Yvon Dréano Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Health Care Law Karl Hepp de […]
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY | LITIGATION – ARBITRATION – MEDIATION | COMPETITION AND ECONOMIC LAW | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY | ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW | TAX | REAL ESTATE | MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (large & mid cap) | CAPITAL MARKETS AND STOCK EXCHANGE LAW | TECH & DATA | PUBLIC LAW – PUBLIC CONTRACTS | RESTRUCTURING – LAW OF COMPANIES IN DIFFICULTY
Jeantet advises Sabena technics in connection with the acquisition of part of the activities of Akkodis (ex-Akka technologies)
Paris, February 16, 2023, Jeantet has advised the Sabena technics group, one of the European leaders in the field of aircraft maintenance and modifications, on the acquisition of part of the activities operated by Akkodis (ex – AKKA Technologies), an engineering company. The Sabena technics group, taken over in 2019 by the Sagard and Towerbrook […]
Paris | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Jeantet advises Groundswell Initiative on the sale of 1Health Group to Europa Group
Paris, February 2, 2023 – Jeantet advised Groundswell Initiative on the sale of 1Health, a media group specialized in human and animal health for professionals and the general public, to Europa Group. Chaired by Julien Kouchner, 1Health is the leading French information, training, services and events group dedicated to human and animal health. Among 21 […]
Paris | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Jeantet advises LBO France in connection with the sale of the CMR group to Amphenol
Paris, January 25, 2023 – Jeantet advised LBO FRANCE, a French private equity firm, in connection with the sale of the CMR group to Amphenol. Over the last few years, LBO France’s Small Cap team has been supporting the company’s organic growth by diversifying its business lines and making several acquisitions: Costronic, a Swiss company […]
Paris | TAX LAW | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Best Lawyers in France : Rankings 2023
The firm is pleased to have 20 of its lawyers ranked, including 1 new entry in the following categories : Jean-François Adelle Banking and Finance Law Bertrand Biette Insolvency and Reorganization Law Jacques-Henry de Bourmont Tax Law Thierry Brun Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Yvon Dréano Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Karl Hepp […]
Paris | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY | LITIGATION – ARBITRATION – MEDIATION | COMPETITION AND ECONOMIC LAW | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY | ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW | TAX | REAL ESTATE | MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS | CAPITAL MARKETS AND STOCK EXCHANGE LAW | TECH & DATA | PUBLIC LAW – PUBLIC CONTRACTS | RESTRUCTURING – LAW OF COMPANIES IN DIFFICULTY
Jeantet advises the Emosia group on the acquisition of My Jolie Candle
Paris, July 28, 2022, Jeantet has advised the Emosia group, owner of Maison Berger Paris, on the acquisition of the My Jolie Candle start-up Emosia, the owner of Maison Berger Paris, Bougies la Française, and Ambiances Devineau, stands out as an emblematic brand and a leader in the market of home fragrances. My Jolie Candle, […]
Paris | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Jeantet advises LBO France in connection with its acqujsition of a majority stake in Origine Cycles
Paris, March 29, 2022 – Jeantet advised LBO France in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Origine Cycles. LBO France, founded in 1985, is the leading private equity firm in France with €6.3 billion of capital raised. It holds interests in 37 companies and participates in their development in a wide range […]
Paris | PRIVATE EQUITY
Jeantet advises Dzeta in connection with its acquisition of a majority interest in Promosac-Mediprotec
Paris, January 5, 2022– Jeantet advised the investment company Dzeta in connection with its acquisition of a majority interest in Promosac-Mediprotec. Dzeta, which was established in 2009, assists companies in their development strategy and in improving their operational and financial performance through investments in many sectors such as business services, B2B or B2C distribution, industry, […]
| CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY | BANK-FINANCE-REGULATORY
Jeantet advised LBO France on the acquisition of a majority stake in Baobag
Paris, September 24, 2021 – Jeantet advised the investment fund LBO France on the acquisition of a majority stake in the French company Baobag, alongside AfricInvest, BNP Paribas Développement and the management team, led by Fabrice Saffré. Founded in 1985, LBO France, the leading private equity firm in France with €6.3 billion of capital raised, […]
Paris | INVESTMENT FUNDS | CORPORATE – M&A – PRIVATE EQUITY
Jeantet advises Passman Corp on its acquisition of a majority stake in the Taktik Group
Paris, 17 March 2021 – Jeantet advised the creator of connected and digital solutions, Passman Corp, on the acquisition of a majority stake in the capital of the Belgian group Taktik, a B2B software developer specialising in media management solutions and solutions for the medical sector. Founded in Villeurbanne, the Passman Group has been offering […]
Paris | MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (large & mid cap) | FINANCING | TAX