Degroux Brugère advises the shareholders of Groupe Rhétorès, an independent financial advisory firm specializing in assisting high net worth clients, in connection with its secondary LBO led by IK Partners.

This transaction is part of the group’s continued strong growth with Activa Capital in 2022, which will also make a significant reinvestment alongside founders Stéphane Rudzinski and Grégory Soudjoukdjian, and management. The finalization of the transaction is subject to obtaining the usual regulatory approvals.

Since its creation in 2010, Rhétorès has established itself as a leading player by offering a comprehensive range of savings and investment solutions, including life insurance and access to premium asset classes such as private equity, real estate, and structured products.

The Group serves more than 6,200 clients and will reach approximately €2.7 billion in assets under management by the end of the year. Its model is based on personalized advisory expertise backed by a robust operational platform, ensuring a consistently high level of service.

Augustin Fleytoux, Emilie Phalier, and Sarra Messaoudi advised the shareholders of Groupe Rhétorès on legal and transactional aspects. Marie-Pierre Weiss and Anne-Louise Cloarec advised on tax aspects.

Meilleurtaux Placement marks a new milestone in the development of its wealth management offering with the announcement of its acquisition of Honova, a French wealth management advisory firm. A few months after the launch of its Private Banking offering in 2025, this transaction consolidates the group’s position with wealth management clients seeking tailored, high-end support.

Founded in 1988 by François Nesa, Honova is one of France’s pioneering wealth management advisors. With nearly €200 million in assets under management, the company stands out for its rigorous approach and investment strategies designed to withstand economic cycles and financial crises.

This acquisition is part of the diversification and growth strategy of Meilleurtaux Placement, which currently manages more than €5.7 billion in assets and achieved record inflows of €1 billion in 2024. Backed by the trust of more than 70,000 savers, the group is continuing its development based on a hybrid model combining digital innovation and human expertise, with the ambition of doubling its assets by 2027.

Augustin Fleytoux and Emilie Phalier advised Meilleurtaux Placement on the legal and transactional aspects of the deal.

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.