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

Banking & Finance

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

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - France

Band 4

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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Ashurst provides good responsiveness and ability to find solutions.

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

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Eric Fiszelson
    Band 2Eric 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 has a clear vision, good hindsight and is calm. It is always a pleasure to work with Eric.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Pierre Roux
    Band 4Pierre Roux

    Pierre Roux

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

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Pierre Roux remains calm and he has good expertise.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • 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 respondentGlobal
    • 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 respondentGlobal

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