Chambers Review
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Capital Markets: Derivatives - France
What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman's team boasts a strong offering in all areas of capital markets, with particular expertise in debt and structured finance, for which it remains a national leader. The practice has further strength in derivatives and ECM transactions and acts for a number of major domestic and international banks, as well as leading French corporates. A&O Shearman's lawyers offer additional expertise in securitisation and green bond mandates. The team maintains a solid reputation for its cross-border capabilities, with a large team that includes UK and US-qualified practitioners.
Strengths
A&O Shearman delivered excellent technicality coupled with an intelligent commercial approach, and the teams have unrivalled availability.
The lawyers provide great expertise, responsiveness and pragmatism.
They are excellent lawyers who are extremely proactive, hands-on, very thoughtful, very engaged and technically proficient. I really can't speak highly enough of the team.
Work Highlights
A&O Shearman advised a banking syndicate including Citigroup Global Markets and HSBC Continental Europe on the EUR1.5 billion first issue by AXA of RT1 notes.
Notable practitioners
Hervé Ekué boasts a stellar reputation as an eminent practitioner in debt and derivative capital markets matters. He regularly advises French and international banks on the issuance of green bonds and senior notes. He demonstrates further capabilities in derivative product mandates such as hedge documentation.
Fabrice Faure-Dauphin remains a leading figure within the structured finance market. He has particular expertise in securitisation mandates, including trade receivables and auto loans, acting on behalf of leading financial institutions.
Fabrice is one of the lawyers who really knows French and pan-European securitisation. You are in good hands with him.
Julien Sébastien is a leading lawyer recognised for his debt expertise, regularly advising banking pools on bond issuances and structurings.
Julien is a top-level lawyer.
Julien Sébastien is a true partner for our business.
Olivier Thébault is a well-reputed lawyer who assists with IPOs, rights issues, convertible bond offerings and capital increases. He acts on behalf of banking syndicates and leading French corporates.
Olivier Thebault is a top-notch adviser.
Olivier Thebault has a great sense of client service and a deep knowledge of his subjects.
Diana Billik has expertise in cross-border debt capital markets matters. Qualified to practise in the USA and based in Paris, she advises financial institutions and sovereign debt funds.
We had a very good experience with Diana, who did remarkable work and moved the processes forward thanks to her ability to explain things well and be proactive.
Diana provides high-quality expertise and tailor-made solutions. Her ability to understand her clients' needs and find effective solutions and a clear plan promptly makes her stand out.
Diana Bilik has the perfect combination of technicality and commercial sense.
Caroline Marion has experience in trade receivables securitisation matters. She is adept at handling cross-border mandates.
