Charles CardonCharlesCardon
Partner, Private Equity
Charles Cardon is a partner in the Corporate Department and specializes in mergers and acquisitions, for both listed and non-listed companies, as well as in LBO transactions.
In private equity, Charles has significant experience in advising funds and founders in a wide range of transactions, including LBO and stock exchange related implications, such as PtoPs and IPO exits.
He advises public companies in the context of their takeover bids (as advisor of target companies, bidders, or shareholders), governance matters, disclosure requirements, and relationships with shareholders as well as corporate law matters.
In addition, Charles has significant experience in assisting French companies on their external growth projects, notably in the U.S., and in Latin America.
Andera Partners in connection with the sale of Artemys (2026).
Cathay Capital on its investment in Powell (2025) and Wedia (2024).
- Band 3 – Private Equity: Mid-Market
Chambers France (2025) “Charles is a great sparring partner. He has a strong commercial sense, along with exceptional legal and quantitative expertise, which makes our work easier.” “Charles is a Swiss Army knife; he knows how to do everything. He has a business mindset, which is always appreciated by clients.”
- Leading Individual: Mergers and Acquisitions, Legal 500 EMEA (2024) ‘Charles Cardon knows how to do everything from small private equity deals to large cap deals for listed companies. It''s a pleasure to work with Charles.’ Charles Cardon is an excellent lawyer and negotiator with great listening skills. He is very responsive and provides concrete advice’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Charles is widely published and is a visiting professor at the Sorbonne-Assas International Law School and at the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne on international takeovers, corporate law and securities law