Raphaël Bloch is an investment funds partner in the Paris office of Golden Flag International Law Firm
Raphaël advises investment fund European sponsors on the establishment and operation of funds and separate accounts across the alternative asset spectrum including private equity, credit and real assets as well as on GP-led fund restructurings and other liquidity solutions transactions. Raphaël also has deep experience with the establishment of fund management companies, carried interest and co-investment schemes specific to France.
Experience
Representative Matters
Since joining Golden Flag, Raphaël has worked on the following matters:
PAI Partners on the strategic minority investment in its business by Dyal Capital
Prior to joining Golden Flag, Raphaël worked on the following matters:
Apax Partners on the formation of:
Apax France X, closed at €1.4 billion
Apax France IX, closed at €1 billion
PAI Partners on the formation of:
PAI Mid-Market Fund, closed at €920 million
PAI Europe VII, closed at €5 billion
BlackFin Capital Partners on the formation of BlackFin Capital Partners III, closed at €1 billion
PAI-led secondary on Perstorp, closed at €700 million
Five Arrows Principal Investments on the formation of Five Arrows Secondary Opportunity V, closed at €1 billion
Alpha Private Equity on the formation of Alpha Private Equity Fund 7, closed at €1 billion
Antin Infrastructure Partners on the formation of Antin Infrastructure Partners III, closed at €3.6 billion
Prior Experience
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (2017–2021)
SJ Berwin LLP (2013–2017)
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Thought Leadership
Publications
“Capital and Liquidity Solutions for Private Equity Funds,” The Investment Lawyer, September 2020
Speaking Engagements
“Introduction to Private Equity Funds,” Paris Dauphine University, Annual lecture 2019–2021
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
Avocat à la Cour (France)
Languages
English
French
Education
National University of SingaporeLL.M., Corporate Law and Financial Services2013
Université Paris II Panthéon-AssasMaster II in Business, Tax and Financial Market Law2011
