Frédéric Clairet Partner

Frédéric Clairet

Professional Background

Frédéric Clairet is a Partner at Forvis Mazars, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance (Financial Advisory Services – FAS). He began his career in audit at Mazars Lyon, before expanding his experience in transaction services and investment banking environments.

Between 2004 and 2007, he worked in Transaction Services and M&A at Deloitte Finance and Oddo Corporate Finance, strengthening his expertise in financial transactions and deal execution. He rejoined Mazars in 2015 to develop the M&A practice in Lyon.

M&A & Corporate Finance Expertise

With more than 15 years of experience in corporate finance, Frédéric Clairet has participated in over 60 transactions in France and internationally. He supports:

  • Executives and business owners
  • Corporate groups
  • Private equity investors

He is involved in the full transaction lifecycle, combining audit, due diligence, and deal execution expertise.

Advisory Focus

He advises clients on a wide range of strategic operations, including:

  • Mergers and acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side)
  • Vendor and buy-side due diligence (VDD / buy-side)
  • Fundraising and capital raising
  • Financial valuation and business modeling
  • LBO structuring and leveraged transactions
  • End-to-end M&A process management

Sector Expertise & Experience

Frédéric Clairet works across multiple sectors, including:

  • Industry and manufacturing
  • Services
  • Real estate
  • Agri-food industry

He has contributed to several notable transactions, including:

  • Sale of Groupe Nexilis (HVAC engineering)
  • Capital restructuring of Groupe Compte (energy sector)
  • Transactions involving Groupe Thuasne (medical sector)
  • Acquisition of real estate assets for Groupe Capstone

Education

  • Master’s degree in Management Sciences
  • Postgraduate degree in Audit & Control – IAE Grenoble

Areas of Expertise

  • M&A Advisory (Buy-side & Sell-side)
  • Corporate Finance & Financial Advisory (FAS)
  • Due Diligence (VDD / Buy-side)
  • Valuation & Financial Modeling
  • LBO Structuring & Private Equity Advisory
  • End-to-End Transaction Management
  • Multi-sector Corporate Finance Advisory
  • Deal Execution & Strategic Financial Support

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