King & Wood Mallesons has advised BlackFin Capital Partners on the structuring of its second fund « BlackFin Financial Services II ».

BlackFin Financial Services II achieved a final close with a total commitment of €400 million (hard cap) raised from French (60%) and European (40%) investors.

BlackFin Capital Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to financial services. It focuses on non-leveraged transactions, taking either a majority or an influential minority shareholder position.

The KWM team was composed of International Funds partner Nathalie Duguay, as well as associates Pierre-Charles Kaladji and Raphael Bloch ; and of Tax partner Sylvie Vansteenkiste, as well as associate Sarah Mordoff.