Matthieu Candia specializes in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, with a strong focus on mid-market leveraged buyouts (LBOs). He advises private equity funds and industrial groups on their transactions in France and internationally.

He is experienced in representing private equity clients throughout the investment cycle, including primary and secondary transactions, acquisitions and disposals, portfolio company build-ups, reorganizations and refinancings. His practice also involves advising management teams on leveraged transactions and the structuring and implementation of management incentive schemes.

On the corporate side, he advises industrial groups on their acquisition and disposal transactions, including asset acquisitions and divestments.

Matthieu began his career at De Pardieu in 2012 and was promoted to partner in 2022.

Education
  • LL.M Business law – UCLA, California, 2011
  • DEA in Anglo-American Business Law – – University of  Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2010
  • Lawyer since: 2012
  • Bar admissions: New-York (2012) et Paris (2013)

Contact

Languages: French, English

Awards

CHAMBERS & PARTNERS

Up and Coming : Private Equity: Mid-Market

“Matthieu Candia is an increasingly sought-after practitioner with a solid private equity practice. He is regularly mandated by clients operating in the healthcare and technology sectors.”

LEGAL 500 EMEA

Next Generation Partner

  • France> Private Equity: LBO – Tier 2

BEST LAWYERS

Recognized since 2024 in:

  • Corporate Law

LEADERS LEAGUE

Leading

  • Mid-cap LBO transactions

Excellent 

  • Private Equity – Advising management teams
  • Mergers & acquisitions – Transactions exceeding €500 million
  • Private Equity – Development capital transactions

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