Willkie advised PPF Group, an international investment group, in its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Privilège Marine, a French luxury catamaran builder.

The partnership with PPF Group enables Privilège Marine, an acclaimed shipyard founded in 1985, to further develop its business while achieving a financial restructuring. The acquisition consolidates PPF’s development strategy in the boating sector following its acquisitions over the past three years of Dream Yacht Charter, Navigare, SamBoat and Robertson & Caine.

PPF Group is an international investment group founded in the Czech Republic and operating in 25 countries across Europe, North America and Asia. It is focused on investments in the telecommunications, media, financial services, e-commerce, real estate, biotech and leisure sectors.

The Willkie team was led by partner Fabrice Veverka and included special European counsel Audrey Nelson and associates Lafia Chaib and Mathilde Faure.