Yards advises NextStage AM on its acquisition of a stake in the Emargence Group

The law firm Yards advises NextStage AM on its acquisition of a stake in the Emargence Group

NextStage AM is an independent asset management firm based in Paris, authorised by the AMF, and one of the pioneers and specialists in innovative growth capital in France. NextStage AM invests in innovative, growth-oriented French and European SMEs and mid-cap companies, providing them with entrepreneurial investment expertise and operational support to help them achieve their transformation.

Since 2011, Emargence has established itself as a leading provider of services to business leaders and organisations ranging from micro-enterprises and SMEs to well-established groups. The Group employs over 120 staff and supports 2,400 active clients through an integrated service offering covering accountancy, payroll and HR, audit and consultancy, complemented by new specialist areas such as IT consultancy, wealth management strategy, brokerage and CSR.

The firm also stands out for its recognised expertise in the cultural and creative industries (CCI) – through the Com’Com brand – and in the insurance sector (public limited insurance companies, mutual insurance societies and provident institutions), which account for nearly 35 per cent of the group’s turnover of close to €20m.

The Yards team comprised:

• On corporate matters: Igor Doumenc and Julien Brouwer (partners), Ghita Bouzoubaa (associate) ;
• On financing issues : Maud Gendron (counsel), Igor Doumenc (partner) ;
• On tax matters: Jérémie Yéni (partner) and Marin du Repaire (associate) ; On labour law aspects: Marion Ayadi (partner) ans Agathe De Vreese (associate).