Lucas Meyruey

Associate
Paris
About

Lucas Meyruey is specialised in the creation and fundraising of French, foreign and pan-European private equity, venture, impact, infrastructure, real estate and secondary investment funds.

He also advises portfolio managers in their activities (representation of institutional and corporate investors, AIFMD and SFDR regulatory aspects) as well as fund managers and investors on secondary transactions.

Areas of FocusCorporatePrivate EquityFinancial Services
Professional QualificationsAvocat admitted to the Paris Bar

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising Mérieux Equity Partners, the investment arm of the BioMérieux pharmaceutical group, on the fundraising of Mérieux Innovation 2, a venture capital fund focused on the biotech sector.
  • Advising AXA IM on the conversion of Agipi Innovation, a daily-valued FCPR fund, into a closed-end FPS, alongside a change of management company.
  • Advising Albarest Partners, a Lyon-based investment management firm formed by former members of the MBO Partenaires team, on the first closing of Albacap 2, its second-generation fund focused on small-cap investments in the South-East of France.
  • Advising Cofides, the Spanish development finance institution, on its EUR 80 million investment in Cathay Innovation Global Fund III, marking Cofides’ first investment in a French-managed fund.
Languages
  • French
  • English

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Team recognition
  • Chambers France – Investment Funds – Band 3, 2025

    “DLA Piper is well regarded for its practice advising clients on fund formation, including regulatory and tax aspects. The team frequently advises investors domestically and internationally.“

    “They are able to understand our unique needs and negotiate effectively based on them. They also have a strong knowledge of market terms for fund investments in France.“

    “The team members have incredible knowledge; every time we call them they know the answer.“

    “Given their expertise and experience, the DLA team have a good perspective with which to provide the client with the ability to make an informed decision in negotiations.“

    “DLA Piper's service offering is quick and flexible, and the lawyers have a strong understanding of our business needs. They provide high-quality work.“

  • Legal 500 – Private Equity: Fund formation – Firms to Watch – 2025
Education
  • Université Paris Dauphine, Master 2, Master 259 – Juriste financier
  • Grenoble Ecole de Mangement – Parcours grandes écoles

Prior Experience

  • Prior to joining DLA Piper, Lucas completed several internships in investment fund structuring and financial services regulatory teams at leading international law firms.
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Phone

+33(0)6 32 78 44 45 02
(Work, Paris)
+33 (0)1 40 15 24 01
(Fax, Paris)