Degroux Brugère is proud to be among the distinguished firms featured in the first edition of Best Law Firms – France.
Congratulations to all our teams and thank you to our clients for their trust.
27 October 2025
27 October 2025
Degroux Brugère is proud to be among the distinguished firms featured in the first edition of Best Law Firms – France.
Congratulations to all our teams and thank you to our clients for their trust.
19 September 2025
After assisting the Patrimmofi Group, supported by Andera Partners, in completing 18 external growth transactions over the past four years, enabling the leading national wealth management advisory platform to increase fivefold in size in four years and reach €3 billion in assets under management, Degroux Brugère advised on the sale of the Patrimmofi Group to the VYV Group, France’s leading mutual health and social protection provider.
Degroux Brugère carried out the legal and tax vendor due diligence prior to the transaction and assisted the management team with the sale and reinvestment.
The arrival of the VYV Group marks the start of a new phase of development for Patrimmofi, with an ambitious expansion plan targeting more than €10 billion in outstanding loans by the end of 2029, while preserving its autonomy and entrepreneurial culture.
Augustin Fleytoux, Emilie Phalier, Emma Bremaud, and Maxim Khlopotin, on corporate and transactional aspects, and Marguerite Galois-Boyé, Anne-Louise Cloarec, and Claire Peretti, on tax aspects, participated in this transaction.
19 September 2025
Degroux Brugère advised Capital Croissance on its acquisition of a stake in Vigians, a fire protection specialist, as part of an MBO transaction.
This transaction enables the management team to take control of the group, with Capital Croissance as a minority shareholder. The financing round is completed by Gorgé SA, a long-standing shareholder that is reinvesting part of its shares, and by BNP Paribas Développement.
This is the fourth transaction for the CAIRN Capital III fund, which was raised at the end of 2023.
The arrival of the entrepreneurs’ club dedicated to growing SMEs and mid-cap companies aims to support the group’s ongoing structuring and development.
With four subsidiaries, Vigians offers comprehensive active and passive fire protection solutions, with recognized expertise in sprinkler systems, and is present at more than 1,200 sites in France.
Augustin Fleytoux, Willy Lao, and Maxim Khlopotin advised Capital Croissance on the legal and transactional aspects of the deal. Marguerite Galois-Boyé and Anne-Louise Cloarec provided tax expertise.
9 July 2025
Degroux Brugère advised Inherent Group, a leading provider of cloud, telecoms, and cybersecurity services, on its acquisition of Systonic, a Bordeaux-based company specializing in cloud hosting and digital services.
This strategic deal enables Inherent to strengthen the cloud offering of its Adista brand, bringing the number of data centers operated in France to 16. It also marks the group’s fourth acquisition in 2025, following Devensys Cybersecurity (January), Conexio Telecom (March), and EverLink (June).
Founded in 1989, Systonic offers hosting solutions based on its own cloud, manages domain name portfolios, and develops websites. Through this integration, the group aims to offer a one-stop shop for cloud, connectivity, and cybersecurity services to all of its customers..
With this new external growth operation, Inherent Group is continuing its ambitious development, aiming for a turnover of €350 million by the end of August, at the close of its fiscal year.
Augustin Fleytoux and Quentin Bechert advised Groupe Inherent on the legal and transactional aspects of the deal. Tax expertise was provided by Anne-Louise Cloarec.
3 July 2025
Menway Group, a specialist in HR solutions for businesses, has acquired WEEM, a leading player in high-level independent talent.
This transaction marks a key milestone in the development of WEEM, which welcomes Menway as a majority shareholder. Founders Leslie Garçon and Aristide Varvounis remain involved in the venture, ensuring continuity in the company’s vision and strategic direction.
Founded in 2018, WEEM has built up a network of over 4,000 highly qualified consultants (strategy, management, interim management) and already works with a third of the CAC 40 companies, as well as major players in the entrepreneurial and financial ecosystem.
This alliance enables Menway Group to strengthen its premium consulting offering and accelerate its development, both in France and abroad.
Augustin Fleytoux and Quentin Bechert, Marguerite Galois-Boyé and Marie-Pierre Weiss advised WEEM on transactional and structuring aspects, respectively.
26 June 2025
Degroux Brugère assisted QCP Quantum Capital Partners GmbH, an investment fund manager based in Munich (Germany), in the acquisition of the smoke detector business (“Hager Safety”) developed by the Hager group in France and Germany.
This operation marks a strategic step for QCP, strengthening its portfolio in the home security technology sector. The acquired business will now operate under the name Sieben-S GmbH, for Germany, and Sept-S SAS for France.
Specializing in safety devices for the European residential market, Sieben-S GmbH and Sept-S SAS offer a complete range of high-performance smoke detectors for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), service providers and distributors.
Partners Marguerite Galois-Boyé and Valery Diaz advised QCP on French legal, transactional and tax issues, accompanied by associates Emma Bremaud, Anne-Louise Cloarec and Delphine Ohl.
24 June 2025
Toulouse-based industrial energy performance specialist Eco-Tech Ceram (ETC) has just raised €16 million to accelerate the deployment of its turnkey carbon-free heat solutions. This strategic Series B deal is designed to enhance the environmental and industrial impact of companies.
The capital increase was led by “Fonds Révolution Environnementale et Solidaire”, managed by Crédit Mutuel Impact, alongside the PSIM fund, managed by Bpifrance Investissement as part of the France 2030 program.
This financing will enable Eco-Tech Ceram to step up its commercial development, strengthen its industrial capacities, and accelerate technical innovation to offer ever more competitive, high-performance equipment to manufacturers.
Founded in 2014 by Antoine Meffre, Eco-Tech Ceram draws on cutting-edge scientific expertise supported by leading institutions: the CNRS, ADEME, the Occitanie Region, Bpifrance (three-time winner of the Concours Mondial de l’Innovation) and the European Commission (IFSC program).
This round of financing consolidates ETC’s position as a benchmark partner for decarbonized industrial heat that is competitive and controlled over the long term.
Our Venture Capital team, responsible for advising on the legal and transactional aspects of the deal, was made up of Jérémie Swiecznik, partner in the Transaction Department, and Benoît Courtet, counsel.
23 June 2025
The inherent group, a major player in local digital services, continues to grow with the acquisition of B2B telecom operator Everlink.
Through this alliance, the group, already known for its Adista, Devensys Cybersecurity, Unyc and Upper-Link brands, strengthens its leading position in the IT and telecoms services market, while consolidating its presence in the Paris region, a key territory for its development. Inherent will now be able to offer a complete range of services, from telecoms to cloud and cybersecurity.
This acquisition is fully in line with the group’s strategy, which aims to offer a one-stop shop to support businesses in their digital needs, combining proximity, expertise and quality of service.
Augustin Fleytoux and Quentin Bechert advised Groupe inherent on legal and transactional aspects. Tax expertise was provided by Anne-Louise Cloarec.
22 May 2025
The SPL Group, a major player in the outdoor furniture sector for over 40 years, announces the acquisition of Loisirs Aménagements and Sodifrex, key players in the fields of playgrounds, outdoor furniture and sports facilities.
This double acquisition is fully in line with the SPL Group’s strategy of growth and diversification, consolidating its position as one of the sector’s leaders.
Augustin Fleytoux and Willy Lao advised the SPL Group on legal and transactional matters. Marguerite Galois-Boyé and Anne-Louise Cloarec advised on tax matters.
21 May 2025
Groupe Patrimmofi expands into the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, consolidating its territorial coverage with the acquisition of Cabinet Conseil Torandell. The acquisition of this consulting firm, which specializes in provident solutions and comprehensive business support services, enables the group to expand its customer portfolio while integrating new sector expertise.
Groupe Patrimmofi, which has always aimed to increase its influence in the asset management field, thus brings to 14 the number of external growth operations completed since Andera Expansion became a shareholder in July 2021.
This development also reflects the Group’s determination to enrich its expertise, adapt to market changes and strengthen its sectoral roots, with a clear objective: to become a key player in wealth management and reach €5 billion in assets under management within three years.
Augustin Fleytoux, Emilie Phalier and Emma Bremaud advised Groupe Patrimmofi on legal and transactional matters. Marguerite Galois-Boyé, Anne-Louise Cloarec and Marie de Jorna advised on tax matters.