François Hellot is head of corporate for CEMEA
François focuses his practice on M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions for public and private companies, with experience in both French and international matters. He has extensive experience representing investment funds, family offices, issuers and managers in private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts, venture capital, growth capital and capital markets.
François has experience working in a wide range of industries, including the healthcare, biotech, telecoms, energy services (oil and gas), and digital sectors.
According to The Legal 500 EMEA 2020, « François Hellot is beyond the pure legal know-how, very business oriented which is extremely valuable in LBO ». He is also recognized for France: Capital Markets Equity; M&A; and Private Equity by IFLR1000, 2021.
Prior to joining Ashurst, François was a partner in the Paris office of another international law firm.
He is an avocat at the Paris Bar.