Jean-Philippe
Jacob

Attorney, Partner
M&A / Private Equity

Jean-Philippe is a recognized expert in private equity, venture (seed, venture capital, innovation capital, LBOs, management packages) and M&A transactions.

He regularly advises in the consulting, services, internet and industrial sectors; in both French and international markets.

Jean-Philippe started his career in 1995 as Secretary General of the French Challenge for the America’s Cup. He has been a partner at Yards (ex-MBA Avocats) since 2005 and co-manages the M&A – Private Equity.

AWARDS & RANKINGS

Leaders League / Décideurs 2022, Private Equity:

Venture Capital: Excellent
Development Capital: Excellent
Advisory of management teams: Strong reputation
Fund structuring: Renowned practice

Leaders League / Décideurs 2022, Mergers & Acquisitions:

M&A : Small-cap (up to €75M): Excellent

Leaders League / Décideurs 2022, LBO:

LBO lower mid & small-cap: Excellent

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

International Bar Association (IBA)
AIJA

LANGUAGES

French, English

EDUCATION

DESS-DJCE in business and tax law (University of Montpellier)

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Jean-Philippe
Jacob

News M&A / Private Equity

Yards advises the historic shareholders of Come to Paris on the sale of their stake to Butler Industries

Yards advises NextStage AM on its €16M investment in the Médiprix gro

Yards advised Ekstend Group on its capital reorganisation

Jean-Philippe Jacob

News M&A / Private Equity

Yards advises the historic shareholders of Come to Paris on the sale of their stake to Butler Industries

Yards advises NextStage AM on its €16M investment in the Médiprix gro

Yards advised Ekstend Group on its capital reorganisation

Jean-Philippe
Jacob