Scotto Partners is advising the management of the Allez Group on the FCDE's acquisition of a stake in the company

Scotto Partners advised the management of the Allez Group, represented by Richard Gauthier, in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in the company by the Fonds de Consolidation et de Développement des Entreprises (FCDE).

An independent family-owned group founded in 1932 and employing 1,500 people across 40 locations, the Allez Group has established itself as a major player in France’s energy transition, specializing in the construction of electrical and telecommunications networks, with recognized expertise in sustainable energy and a position as a preferred partner for regional development and smart cities.

FCDE’s entry marks a new phase in its development, bringing together a leading institutional investor, management, and the family shareholders, who retain a stake in the group.

Following the transaction, Richard Gauthier, who until then had served as Chief Executive Officer alongside Olivier Allez, the Chairman, will assume the role of Chairman of the group.

This transaction enables the Allez Group to strengthen its financial position and accelerate its growth strategy, while preserving its identity and entrepreneurial values.

The Scotto Partners team, which worked alongside management, consisted of Claire Revol-Renié, Charlotte Hazan, and Amina Matouk on private equity matters; Julien Pardieu on tax matters; and Alban Tourneux on labor law matters.

The Allez family was advised by the law firm Jeausserand Audouard. The FCDE was advised by the law firm McDermott.

Scotto Partners is a high-end boutique firm specializing in advising executives, founders, entrepreneurs, managers, and family shareholders, and its independence from financial investors is a hallmark of the firm.

In addition to its recognized expertise in negotiating and structuring management packages, the firm has developed leading expertise in balance sheet transactions (LBOs, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, restructurings, capital raises, etc.) and covers all the disciplines required for such transactions.