Clifford Chance
Benjamin de Blegiers specialises in PE/M&A operations and has, in particular, developed an expertise in the infrastructure sector. He advises investment funds, insurance companies, pension funds and other long-term investors in their most complex corporate finance operations, in France as well as internationally. Benjamin is a recognized leader in the Infrastructure sector who has been working on the most visible PE/Infrastructure transactions in Europe over the past years.
Benjamin is Clifford Chance's global co-head of the Infrastructure practice.
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, Paris
- +33144055206
- Email me
- Practice area M&A corporate
- Sector Private equity
Awards and citations
- Benjamin de Blegiers is ranked as one of the "Next generation partners" for the practice.
'Benjamin de Blegiers has a strong commercial acumen and an ability to be creative and think outside the box.'
'Very good business sense, focuses on the essential subjects to advance the deal. Excellent network. Extreme driving force to advance the deal; smart and pragmatic.'
'Benjamin de Blegiers is an exceptional partner who brings his depth of talent to every deal. He is without doubt one of the strongest M&A practitioners in Europe. He cuts through noise, takes command of processes, and gets the deal done.'
Legal 500 EMEA 2025, Private equity: LBO - France - Benjamin de Blegiers is ranked as one of the "Leading partners" for the practice.
Legal 500 EMEA 2025, Mergers and acquisitions - France - Benjamin de Blegiers (Band 4) is highly recognised for his advice to infrastructure investment funds on M&A transactions.
"Benjamin is extremely commercial and able to connect with the sellers and the ecosystem."
"He is the driving force behind the deal; he has moved mountains.The depth of his knowledge and commitment was extraordinary. He is one of the most capable M&A practitioners in Europe."
Chambers France 2025, Private Equity - Benjamin de Blégiers is ranked as "Highly Regarded".
IFLR 2024, Private Equity, M&A - France - "Very good commercial knowledge which allowed us to manage a complex situation."
"Clearly, Benjamin de Blegiers is above the rest. He is undoubtedly the best private equity lawyer of his generation. He is an outstanding technician but above all the best negotiator I know. He does what few other lawyers are capable of doing – helping you win a deal through his ingenuity and personality. He’s a real dealmaker."
"Benjamin is one of the finest infrastructure-focused lawyers in Europe and has great connections in the French market so is always well-informed. He gives very well-considered advice and has deep technical expertise and commercial nous."
"Benjamin de Blegiers is very commercial, very responsive and has a keen sense of which workstreams to lead on and always be present on, and which to effectively delegate to others. He is a highly skilled negotiator and communicator."
Legal 500 EMEA 2024, Private Equity: LBO - France - Benjamin de Blegiers (Band 4) enters the rankings this year. He is highly recognised for his advice to infrastructure investment funds on M&A transactions.
"Benjamin de Blégiers will take time to resolve issues for the clients. He provides a softer touch and has a great manner with the clients. He is very empathetic and also very strong technically."
"Benjamin is a very good deal-maker and is very strategic. I have never seen to date a lawyer that can interact so well with his client, thinking strategically with you and when issue arise."
"He is one of the lawyers that knows the infrastructure sector the best in Paris."
Chambers Europe 2024, Private Equity: High-end Capability - France
- Benjamin de Blégiers is ranked as "Highly regarded".
IFLR 2023, Private Equity, M&A - France
- Benjamin de Blegiers is ranked as "Highly Regarded".
IFLR 2022, Private equity, M&A - France