Anthony Guillaume

Partner

Languages spoken
French | English

About Anthony

Anthony Guillaume is a partner in the Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Practices in the Paris office.

Anthony has significant experience in private equity and M&A transactions.

He advises investment funds in the context of private equity transactions (LBO, venture capital and development capital) and multinational clients in the context of their M&A transactions. He also advises management teams in the context of these transactions.

Anthony has been recognised by Best Lawyers since 2021.

Prior to joining the firm as partner, Anthony began his career in 2011 in the private equity and M&A departments of high-profile international law firms in Paris.

Experience

M&A

  • Advising Heico Electronic Technologies Corp. on the acquisition of the international group Exxelia, a leading manufacturer of complex passive components and precision subsystem, from IK Partners.

  • Advising the Scalian group on the acquisition of Skills & Affinity, an information technology consulting company working with French government ministries.

  • Advising the Scalian group on carrying out a vendor due diligence, in the context of sale of Scalian to Wendel.

  • Advising the Scalian group on the acquisition of the HR Team group, a service company specialising in information systems and digital transformation, from RB Capital.

  • Advising the Scalian group on the acquisition of the OneFirst group, an expert consulting firm specialising in information systems management and digital transformation.

  • Advising LumApps on the acquisition of Comeen, the leading connected AI employee hub.

  • Advising LumApps on the acquisition of Teach on Mars, the leader in microlearning in Europe.

  • Advising LumApps on the acquisition of Vizir, an innovative digital assistant technology (or “predictive chatbots”).

  • Advising Kiloutou on the acquisition of FLS Froid Loc Services, a company specialising in the rental and sale of cooling systems, air conditioners and air handling units.

  • Advising Kiloutou on the acquisition of Jamart Location Modulaire, a specialist in the rental of modular constructions, from its founder.

  • Advising Kiloutou on the acquisition of MC Loc, a leading player in equipment rental services.

  • Advising Kiloutou on the acquisition of Salmat and Jean-Bart Locations, a leading player in equipment rental services.

  • Advising Link Mobility Group on the acquisition of the international group Netsize, the leading European provider of advanced omnichannel mobile messaging and solutions services, from Gemalto group.

  • Advising Link Mobility Group on the acquisition of a major provider of advanced omnichannel mobile messaging and solutions services, from its founders.

  • Advising Medix Biochemica, a global leader in critical raw materials for the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry, on the acquisition of Diaclone from Biotech Investissement Group.

  • Advising BrightEdge, a major global player in SEO, on the acquisition of Oncrawl.

  • Advising GEA Group on the sale of GEA Refrigeration France to Syclef.

  • Advising GE Energy on the sale of a branch of activity.

  • Advising Haemonetics Corporation, a global medical technology company focused on delivering innovative hematology solutions, on the sale of its subsidiary, Inlog Holdings France.

  • Advising ETEX Group on the acquisition of E-Loft.

Private Equity

  • Advising iRaiser Group, the leading European Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of online fundraising solutions for nonprofit organisations, on the combination of iRaiser Group with Leetchi, the French pioneer and leader in crowdfunding solutions for group gifting and charitable donations in France.

  • Advising Andera Partners on the sale of Scalian, a leading European consulting firm in digital transformation, management and operational performance, to Wendel.

  • Advising Andera Partners on the subscription of convertible bonds issued by a portfolio company and the renegotiation of the shareholders agreement.

  • Advising Andera Partners on the sale of Anjac, an industrial group manufacturing raw materials to finished products for beauty and wellness brands and health laboratories.

  • Advising EMZ Partners on the acquisition of a minority stake in Almerys, a service provider to health insurance operators, alongside its current shareholder.

  • Advising Trajan Capital on the sale of AB Process, a French company that designs and integrates custom robotic and automated solutions, to Cerea Partners.

  • Advising Trajan Capital on the acquisition of Essence et Parfums, an expert in the formulation and production of fragrance compositions, mainly for the Middle East and Asia, from its founders.

  • Advising Trajan Capital on the sale of Rollakin, the benchmark digital player in the distribution of technical parts, to Latour Capital and Initiative & Finance.

  • Advising Trajan Capital on the acquisition of the OCR group a leading player in the consulting, sales, installation, maintenance, and repair of uninterruptible power supply systems, from its founders.

  • Advising Trajan Capital on the sale of the Airess group a France-based specialist in the installation and maintenance of automatic water-based fire suppression systems, to Initiative & Finance Tomorrow.

  • Advising a major investment fund on the implementation of the management incentive plans in a portfolio company.

  • Advising B&B Hôtels group’s Management on management incentive plans.

  • Advising Cube Infrastructure on the acquisition of a leading player in coach transport, from its founders.

  • Advising The Carlyle Group on the sale to 3i Group of the Evernex group, a major global player in maintenance services for data centres and critical IT infrastructures.

  • Advising The Carlyle Group on the acquisition of Euro Techno Com, a major global player for products dedicated to the equipment and maintenance of telecom networks, from its founder.

  • Advising B&B Hôtels group’s Management on the sale of B&B Hôtels group to Goldman Sachs by PAI.

  • Advising Mirova and Asterion Industrial Partners on the acquisition of Proxiserve group, a leading French group in sub-metering and energy services.

  • Advising Michelin Venture on the acquisition of a minority stake in Primo 1D, a leading player in the supply of contactless identification technologies (Rfid).

  • Advising Cube Infrastructure on the acquisition of Groupe Lacroix, a leading player in coach transport, from its founders.

Credentials

Education
  • Exeter University, LL.M., International Business Law, 2011
  • Université Rennes I, Post-Graduate Professional Degree in Business Law – D.J.C.E, 2009
  • Université Rennes I, Certificate of Specialization in Corporate Law – D.J.C.E, 2009
  • Université Rennes I, Master’s Degree in Business Law, 2008
Admissions
  • Paris, 2012

Expertise

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker, “Overview of the M&A process in the context of the private equity and M&A transactions”, international seminar for investment funds and corporate companies (investment and legal teams).