Paris, January 9, 2025 – Proskauer advised Groupe Premium, a wealth management group, on its acquisition of a majority stake in Familiance, a Lyon-based wealth management and family office firm.
The transaction represents a further step in the development of Groupe Premium’s CGP division, marking its first presence in the Lyon region and supporting its broader territorial expansion strategy.
Founded in 2017 by Étienne de Timary, Familiance is a wealth management and family office firm based in Lyon. The firm advises private and business clients on wealth structuring, management, and succession planning, with a long-term advisory approach focused on preserving and transferring entrepreneurial value.
Familiance’s high-end positioning, strong local presence, and experienced team have established it as a recognized market participant. The firm has demonstrated sustained growth momentum and a clear ambition for further development, which Groupe Premium will support.
Groupe Premium has established itself as one of the leading players in wealth management in France, relying on an integrated platform and a model based on the quality of advice, client proximity, and operational excellence.
The transaction is structured around three core principles: preservation of Familiance’s identity, autonomy of the firm within the group, and continuation of its entrepreneurial culture. It forms part of Groupe Premium’s strategy to scale its platform and strengthen its regional footprint.
This investment represents the 30th external growth transaction completed by Groupe Premium’s CGP division, underscoring the consistency of its acquisition strategy and its ability to support entrepreneurial firms.
Lyon, France’s third-largest city, is a strategic location for Groupe Premium, situated at the center of a major economic region with a strong entrepreneurial tradition. In this context, wealth management needs increasingly require structured, long-term advisory solutions, combining local market expertise with the resources of a leading national platform.
The Proskauer team was led by partner Jeremy Scemama and included associates Aurélie Briquet and Lou Thauvin (Private Equity M&A).
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