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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Ashurst's banking team is renowned for its experience in acquisition finance (leveraged buy-out, strategic acquisitions, refinancing), corporate finance (investment grade, factoring, corporate treasury, bridge finance), real estate finance (secured lending, development finance, real estate funds, joint ventures, tax planning, commercial mortgage-backed securisations, sale and leasebacks...) and restructuring of financing transactions as well as infrastructure finance. In each area, the firm is advising lenders, security agents, borrowers, financial sponsors, distressed investors, financial advisers and auditors).

Ashurst also benefits from an international network of dedicated bank regulatory lawyers offering a full advisory service to a wide variety of clients in the regulated financial sectors including banks, investment firms, insurers, trading platforms, clearing houses, market participants, market infrastructure operators, asset and fund managers, private equity firms, hedge funds, and corporate and retail finance clients.

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Banking & Finance - France

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst offers assistance on acquisition finance, leveraged finance and direct lending mandates. Its varied client portfolio comprises international financial institutions, investment managers and large corporations. The team routinely advises on cross-border mandates alongside the firm's London, New York and Luxembourg office.

À propos de l’équipe

Ashurst conseille sur les financements d’acquisition, financement leveraged et de mandats de prêt direct. Sa liste de clients comprend des institutions financières internationales, des gestionnaires d’investissement et de grandes entreprises. L’équipe conseille régulièrement sur des mandats transfrontaliers aux côtés du bureau de Londres, New York et au Luxembourg du cabinet.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst assisted Crédit Lyonnais and other banks with a EUR150 million revolving credit facility for Alcatel Submarine Networks.

  • Ashurst a assisté le Crédit Lyonnais et d'autres banques avec une ligne de crédit renouvelable de EUR150 millions à Alcatel Submarine Networks.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst provides good responsiveness and ability to find solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance

  • Ashurst is efficient, responsive and very friendly. The management of the resources is excellent.

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  • Ashurst has very good knowledge of the sector. Ashurst is able to handle very sophisticated cases in a simple manner, with calm and professionalism.

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  • Ashurst brings pragmatism and availability. We appreciate the ability to seek out the expertise and skills necessary to solve issues.

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  • Ashurst fait preuve d'une grande réactivité et d'une capacité à trouver des solutions.
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  • Ashurst fait preuve de pragmatisme et de disponibilité. Nous avons apprécié la capacité à aller chercher des expertises et compétences nécessaires pour résoudre un problème.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eric Fiszelson
    Eric Fiszelson

    Eric Fiszelson

    Eric Fiszelson handles acquisition financing, with a particular focus on representing domestic and cross-border lenders. He is also experienced advising on credit facilities.

    Eric Fiszelson conseille sur des financements d’acquisitions, avec un focus sur la représentation de prêteurs français et internationaux. Il a également de l’expérience dans le conseil en matière de lignes de crédit.

    • Eric Fiszelson has a clear vision, good hindsight and is calm. It is always a pleasure to work with Eric.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance

    • Eric Fiszelson a une vision claire des choses, du recul, du calme. C'est toujours un plaisir de travailler avec Eric.

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  • Pierre Roux
    Pierre Roux

    Pierre Roux

    Pierre Roux assists major banks with acquisition finance, financial restructuring and unitranche facilities.

    Pierre Roux conseille des banques importantes dans le cadre de financements d’acquisitions, de restructurations financières et de financements unitranches.

    • Pierre adopts a constructive approach on deals which is highly appreciated. He can identify the key commercial terms and get a deal over the line.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance

    • Pierre Roux is very agile and responds well to clients. He can focus on the important points, he is pragmatic.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance

    • Pierre Roux is an excellent lawyer in the field of acquisition financing. His willingness to help his client is absolutely remarkable. He is also very technical, available and friendly.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance

    • Pierre Roux remains calm and he has good expertise.

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    • Pierre Roux reste calme et a une grande expertise.

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    • Pierre Roux est très réactif et à l'écoute de ses clients. Il sait se concentrer sur l'essentiel et il est pragmatique.
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    • Pierre Roux est un excellent avocat dans le domaine des financements d'acquisition. Sa volonté d'aider son client est absolument remarquable. Il est par ailleurs très technique, disponible, et sympathique.

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    • Pierre a une approche constructive des transactions, ce qui est très apprécié. Il sait identifier les points clés du dossier et conclure un deal.

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