VOLT Associés advises La Fabrique Cookies in connection with the minority investment made by NextStage and Bpifrance

VOLT Associés advised La Fabrique Cookies, a company specialising in the artisanal production and sale of biscuits and other sweet treats, in connection with the minority investment made by funds managed by NextStage and Bpifrance.

The teams comprised Emmanuel Vergnaud (partner), Maxime Mesquida and Kevin Danga (associates) on corporate matters, and Stéphane Letranchant (partner) and Inès Bertrand (associate) on tax matters.

VOLT Associés advises the founders of Respire as part of a primary leveraged buyout

VOLT Associés advised the founders of Respire on CAPZA’s minority investment in the company as part of a primary leveraged buyout (LBO).

This transaction represents a key milestone for Respire and will support the company’s continued growth and expansion.

The teams were composed of Stéphane Letranchant (partner), Gontran Souweine (counsel) and Inès Bertrand (associate) on tax matters; Emmanuel Vergnaud (partner), Antoine Lhomme and Maxime Mesquida (associates) on legal matters; and François Jubin (partner) and Maïa Rideau (associate) on financing matters.

VOLT Associés advises HR Path on Ardian’s reinvestment

VOLT Associés advised HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting, on Ardian’s reinvestment to support the group’s next phase of growth and development.

This strategic transaction, completed on the basis of a valuation of nearly US$1 billion, marks a significant milestone in HR Path’s growth journey and reflects the continued confidence of its financial partners.

The teams were composed of Stéphane Letranchant (partner), Gontran Souweine (counsel) and Camille Dumas (associate) on tax matters; Emmanuel Vergnaud (partner), Antoine Lhomme, Adams Basciano and Julien Humas (associates) on legal matters; and François Jubin (partner) and Rudy Audouard (legal adviser) on financing matters.

VOLT Associés advises OGF on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Pompes Funèbres de France

VOLT Associés advised OGF on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Pompes Funèbres de France, a franchise network in the funeral services sector.

The VOLT Associés team comprised Stéphane Letranchant (Partner) and Roxane Descarpentries (Associate), who advised on corporate and tax matters.

VOLT Associés advises Mews Partners and its teams on the minority investment by the Azulis Capital fund, as part of a primary LBO

VOLT Associés advises Mews Partners and its teams on the minority investment by the Azulis Capital fund, as part of a primary LBO of the Mews Partners group, a leading consultancy firm specialising in operations, with strong sector expertise and recognised expertise in product lifecycle management (PLM).

The teams was composed of Emmanuel Vergnaud (partner), Gamliel Senoussi (associate), Kevin Danga (associate), Maxime Mesquida (associate) on corporate aspects, Stéphane Letranchant (partner), Gontran Souweine (counsel), Inès Bertrand (associate) on tax aspects, François Jubin (partner) and Charlotte Milin (associate) on financing aspects 

VOLT Associés advises the banks on the financing of the LBO of Société des Eaux Minérales d’Arcachon (Eau des Abatilles)

VOLT Associés advised the banking pool composed of Crédit Agricole Aquitaine, Banque CIC Sud Ouest and Société Générale in connection with the financing of the LBO of Société des Eaux Minérales d’Arcachon (Eau des Abatilles), marked by the entry of NextStage AM as majority shareholder alongside the management team.

This transaction supports a new phase of development for eaux Abatilles and La Source des Pins, in particular by backing their growth ambitions and premiumisation strategy.

VOLT Associés acted as lenders’ counsel on the structuring and implementation of the financing.

The VOLT Associés team was composed of François Jubin (Partner) and Rudy Audouard (associate)

VOLT Associés advises senior lenders on the MBO of the Kaviari Group

VOLT Associés advised BNP Paribas, Crédit Lyonnais and BRED Banque Populaire in connection with the management buy-out (MBO) of the Kaviari Group, a leading player in the import and distribution of high-end gourmet products, notably caviar. The shareholding reorganisation is structured around a management duo, alongside IdiCo, Bpifrance, UI Investissement and IRD.

The VOLT Associés team comprised François Jubin (Partner) and Charlotte Milin (Associate).

VOLT Associés advises Fleet founders on the minority stake acquisition by ISAI as part of a primary LBO of the Fleet group

VOLT Associés advised Fleet founders Alexandre Berriche and Sevan Marian on the minority stake acquisition by ISAI as part of a primary LBO of the Fleet group, which specializes in leasing IT and office equipment to businesses.

The teams were composed of Emmanuel Vergnaud (partner), Antoine Lhomme (associate), and Maxime Mesquida (associate) on corporate aspects, Stéphane Letranchant (partner) and Camille Dumas (associate) on tax aspects, and François Jubin (partner) and Maia Rideau (associate) on financing aspects.

VOLT Associés advises the banks on the financing of NCS Group’s acquisition of Acksys

VOLT Associés acted as counsel to Banque Populaire Rives de Paris and BNP Paribas in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Acksys, a recognized provider of industrial connectivity solutions, by NCS Group, in the context of an LBO transaction with Isatis, NCS Group’s financial sponsor since 2022.

The VOLT Associés team consisted of François Jubin (partner) and Charlotte Milin (associate).

VOLT Associés advises the lenders on the LBO of CO2 Démolitions

VOLT Associés advised Banque Populaire Grand Ouest, CIC Ouest and Caisse d’Epargne Bretagne Pays de Loire on the financing of the LBO of CO2 Démolitions, a company specializing in demolition, stripping and asbestos removal activities, marked by the entry of Sodero Gestion as the majority shareholder alongside the founder.

The VOLT Associés team was composed of François Jubin (partner) and Georges Tchikaïdze (associate) on the financing aspects, and Stéphane Letranchant (partner) and Gontran Souweine (associate) on the tax aspects.