OUR TEAM
Our C-LEVEL Partners team has over 20 years of experience and handles around twenty transactions each year, including international transactions. Our recognized expertise enables us to provide you with tailored and effective solutions.
DÉCOUVREZ L'ÉQUIPE C-LEVEL
Nicolas MÉNARD-DURAND
Partner
Nicolas Menard-Durand is a recognized expert in Private Equity, specializing in advising management teams. With significant experience gained at prestigious firms such as Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Allen & Overy, Mayer Brown, and Scotto Partners, Nicolas has developed unique expertise in the legal and financial structuring of incentive schemes for management teams.
A graduate of EM Lyon Business School (1999) and holding a Master’s degree from Panthéon-Assas University (1997), Nicolas was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2000. His strong academic background, combining law and finance, enables him to address the complex issues of Private Equity transactions in all their dimensions. Since 2006, his specialization in advising management teams has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of executive incentive mechanisms.
Nicolas leverages this expertise to guide management teams, helping them navigate the complexities and diversity of financial transactions to optimize the terms and conditions of their incentive schemes. With extensive experience in international transactions, including work outside France, Nicolas brings significant added value to his clients, honed over 20 years of practice in France.
Camille PERRIN
Partner
Camille Perrin is a lawyer specializing in Private Equity and M&A, with a particular focus on advising management teams. Since the beginning of her career, she has built a strong reputation for supporting executives in their Private Equity transactions, mastering both the legal and financial aspects of these complex transactions while maintaining a sharp understanding of tax implications.
Her professional experiences have allowed her to hone her skills and develop an in-depth understanding of the specific challenges faced by management teams in the structuring, negotiation, and implementation of management incentive programs. Camille has also expanded her expertise to include M&A transactions, showcasing her versatility and ability to address the multifaceted nature of corporate transactions.
A graduate of the University of Nancy, Camille holds a DJCE (Diplôme de Juriste Conseil d’Entreprise) and a Master’s degree in Business Law (2011), providing her with a strong foundation in corporate and business law. She was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2015 and began her legal career at Scotto Partners, a firm renowned for its expertise in Private Equity. Fluent in French and English, Camille also advises on international transactions, a valuable asset in the globalized Private Equity landscape.
Her specialization in advising management teams, combined with her dual legal and financial expertise, makes Camille Perrin a trusted advisor, helping executives address all aspects of their investment and negotiate a MIP perfectly tailored to their circumstances.
Franck VACHER
Partner
Franck Vacher is a lawyer specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity, with additional expertise in corporate restructurings. With experience gained at leading firms such as Cleary Gottlieb Steen Hamilton LLP and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Franck later developed unique expertise in advising executives and management teams. He provides tailored support, addressing the legal and financial intricacies of each transaction. Additionally, Franck assists entrepreneurs in Venture Capital transactions, showcasing his versatility and understanding of the various stages of corporate growth.
A graduate of ESSEC (2004), Franck enhanced his education with a DEA in Business Law from Panthéon-Assas University (2006). He was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2008 and to the New York Bar in 2011, after earning an LL.M. from Columbia University in 2010. His dual qualification, combined with fluency in French and English, enables him to handle complex international transactions effectively.
Franck's combination of legal and financial training, experience in top-tier firms, and specialization in advising executives makes him a trusted advisor for management teams navigating strategic M&A, Private Equity, and restructuring transactions.
IDRIS HEBBAT
Partner
Idris Hebbat is a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity, renowned for his expertise in assisting French and international corporations. He began his career in 2007 at the law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, where he gained extensive experience in large cap and cross-border transactions, and he was seconded to the New York office in 2011. In 2016, he joined PwC Société d'Avocats as a Director M&A lawyer, before joining the Valther law firm as a partner in 2019 and C-Level Partners in 2025.
Graduated with a Master 2 in international taxation from the University Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas-HEC, Idris has a solid academic background in business law and taxation. His career has enabled him to develop in-depth expertise in acquisition operations (in particular in build-up and carve-out), public offers, mergers and company restructurings, as well as private equity operations. He also supports startups in their fundraising efforts, working closely with venture capital funds and business angels.
Among the notable transactions he has contributed to are the acquisitions of Siaci Saint-Honoré by Diot and a majority stake in Nasco by the Diot-Siaci Group. He also advised Banook management during its second majority LBO with Motion Equity Partners and the founders of ACS during their minority LBO with Geneo. He was involved in the sale of IPaidThat and the build-ups carried out by ChapsVision, including Deveryware, Systran, Anycommerce or more recently Sinequa.
THIBAULT GERMAIN
Counsel
Thibault Germain is a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity. With solid expertise in corporate law and transaction structuring, he handles complex operations involving national and international players.
He began his career at renowned firms, including MS & Associés and the Private equity firm M CAPITAL, where he gained initial experience in Private Equity and corporate law. He then joined the law firm Winston & Strawn LLP, where he deepened his expertise in M&A and private equity transactions, before joining the Piotraut Giné Avocats (PGA) law firm as a lawyer. For over three years, he supported clients in strategic transactions (in particular LBO transactions), before continuing his career at Valther, thus consolidating his expertise in advising executives and investors.
Graduated with a Master 2 Business Lawyer – DJCE from the University Toulouse 1 Capitole, Thibault also obtained a specialization certificate in corporate law from the University of Montpellier. He holds the Certificate of Aptitude to the Legal Profession (CAPA).
Throughout his career, he has advised clients on major transactions, including the sale of the fintech IPaidThat to Groupe BPCE, the acquisition by Groupe ChapsVision of companies SINEQUA, Anycommerce, the Belgian company ACIC, the LBO transaction on insurance broker ACS, and the investment by NACO and business angels in the industrial startup Alpha Chitin.
Maxime APS
Associate
Maxime Aps is a lawyer specialized in Private Equity and M&A. His mastery of the legal & financial aspects of LBO and private equity transactions enables him to handle the complex challenges associated with these deals.
Before joining C-LEVEL Partners, Maxime worked at law firms Fides Partners and Jeausserand Audouard, where he gained valuable experience advising management teams on the structuring, negotiation, and implementation of management incentive programs (MIPs). This variety of experiences has not only refined his skills but also allowed him to develop a deep understanding of specific issues faced by management teams during private equity and M&A transactions. This expertise enables him to effectively support clients in their ambitious projects.
Graduated from the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne with a Master 2 in Business Law and Taxation, Maxime pursued his training at the École de Formation du Barreau (EFB) and was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2022.
PATRICK CHARLES HANNAN
Associate
Patrick Charles Hannan is a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity.
He began his career in Restructuring at international law firms Linklaters and Brown Rudnick LLP. He then broadened his experience at ISALT - Investissements Stratégiques en Actions Long Terme, gaining in-depth knowledge of asset management, particularly in the legal and financial aspects of investment fund structuring and remuneration mechanisms for asset management firms.
Patrick transitioned into M&A and Private Equity during his tenure at Valther, advising companies on complex transactions, including Build-Up acquisitions and Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs).
He holds the Certificate of Aptitude to the Legal Profession (CAPA) and the Master’s degree in Business Law – DJCE (Diplôme de Juriste Conseil d’Entreprise) from the University of Poitiers. Committed to expanding his expertise in finance, he pursued the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, successfully completing Level 1.
As a British national, Patrick has a profile ideally tailored for projects with a strong international scope. With his diversified background, Patrick Charles Hannan brings to C-LEVEL Partners high-level expertise coupled with an international culture, making him a key advisor for companies, executives and investors facing complex challenges in France and abroad.
CARLA LLOAN
Associate
Carla Lloan is a lawyer specializing in private equity. She primarily advises management teams in the context of LBO and private equity transactions.
Before joining C-LEVEL Partners, she worked at the law firm Fides Partners. This experience allowed her to gain solid expertise in the financial and legal aspects of LBO and private equity transactions, with a particular focus on the structuring and implementation of management incentive programs (MIPs).
After two years of preparatory course (ECE), Carla completed a double degree in Business and Law, obtaining a Master 2 from Skema Business School's Grande École Program and a Master 2 in Business Law from the University of the Littoral Côte d'Opale.
She then continued her training at the Haute École des Avocats Conseils (HEDAC) before being admitted to the Paris bar in 2024.
AGNÈS LAFONT
Associate
Agnès Lafont is a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity, with additional expertise in venture capital. She supports companies and investors in their strategic transactions, from fundraising to complex M&A and private equity operations.
She began her career as a trainee lawyer in venture capital at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, where she participated in fundraising rounds with recognized startups. Before joining C-LEVEL Partners, Agnès worked as a lawyer at the Valther law firm, consolidating her expertise in M&A and private equity.
Graduated with a Master 2 in European Business Law from the University Paris Nanterre, Agnès also obtained a bachelor’s degree and a Master 1 in Business Law from the University Panthéon-Assas. After obtaining the Certificate of Aptitude to the Legal Profession (CAPA) at EFB in 2020, she completed her training with a specialized Master "Innovate and Entrepreneurship" at ESCP Business School, thereby developing skills in entrepreneurship. Agnès has been admitted to the Paris Bar in 2023.
GÉRALDINE CYMER
Assistant
Géraldine Cymer plays a key role as a specialized assistant in legal support for lawyers, with particular expertise in managing the administrative aspects of LBO (Leverage Buy Out) operations. With a varied experience, she excels in legal and administrative support.
Géraldine started her career with tax lawyers, thus building a solid foundation in tax law. She then expanded her field of expertise by assisting various lawyers in several areas of law (Labor Law, Urban Planning Law, Family Law, Construction Law, Business Law).
Before joining C-LEVEL Partners, Géraldine worked for Proskauer, Adden Avocats, Scotto Partners and Fides Partners
She holds a BTS in Executive Assistance, obtained through work-study at the Médicis Institute of Paris.
Thanks to her diverse background and keen expertise, Géraldine Cymer is a valuable asset to our team, significantly contributing to the efficiency and rigor of our administrative management.