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Paul Hastings Advises Cathay Capital on Majority Stake Acquisition in Powell

October 02, 2025

Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP advised Cathay Capital in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Powell, a leading player in modern intranets.

This strategic investment will strengthen Powell’s position as one of the leading French and European providers of next-generation intranets. With the support of Cathay Capital, Powell intends to accelerate its expansion in Europe and the U.S. enhance its innovation capabilities through artificial intelligence and contribute to the consolidation of a rapidly evolving market.

Private Equity partner Charles Cardon led the Paul Hastings team, which also included partners Charles Filleux-Pommerol, Olivier Vermeulen and Marc Zerah, of counsel Camille Pons, and associates Moussa Mbodji, Thaïs Renondin de Hauteclocque, Bertrand Sabathier, Cécile Janicot, Peter Pedrazzani and Noé Maurice-Strappazzon.

More details about the transaction can be found here.

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