Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has expanded its global presence on a local basis with the opening of a new office in Paris.

The office is headed by Gilbert de La Ferrière and will support Partners Group's investment activities in France.

The French market is one of the largest private markets in Europe. Partners Group has already invested over EUR 800 mln in this region including 10 direct investments and said it intends to further develop its existing investment activities going forward.

'France is an established market for Partners Group which offers additional potential,' De La Ferrière said. 'We believe this local presence allows us to not only identify additional attractive investment opportunities but also to offer clients in the region a superior level of service.'