Argon & Co Receives Advisory from Paul Hastings on LBO Deal
Deal News | Apr 17, 2025 | Paul Hastings
Paul Hastings LLP, a prominent international law firm, has advised global management consultancy firm Argon & Co and its majority shareholders during a significant secondary Leveraged Buyout (LBO). The transaction was structured by two leading private equity firms, Bridgepoint Development Capital and Ardian Growth. The advisory team from Paul Hastings was led by Private Equity partner Olivier Deren and included partners Charles Filleux-Pommerol, Camille Paulhac and others. Paul Hastings is renowned for its elite teams across 17 practices, serving leading investment banks, asset managers, and corporations globally.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Private Equity
- Management Consulting
Geography
- Global – Argon & Co is a global management consultancy firm, and Paul Hastings operates internationally.
Industry
- Legal Services – The legal advisory role played by Paul Hastings in the LBO transaction.
- Private Equity – Involvement of Bridgepoint Development Capital and Ardian Growth in the LBO transaction.
- Management Consulting – Target company Argon & Co operates in the management consulting industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hastings LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | An international law firm providing legal services, advising on the LBO transaction. |
| Argon & Co | Target Company | Company | A global management consultancy specializing in operations strategy and transformation. |
| Bridgepoint Development Capital | Buyer | Company | A private equity firm structuring the LBO. |
| Ardian Growth | Buyer | Company | Another private equity firm involved in structuring the LBO. |
| Olivier Deren | Private Equity Partner | Person | Led the Paul Hastings team advising on the transaction. |