Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance - France
What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie's solid banking practice utilises its international offices and associated firms across Europe, Africa and Asia to advise on multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team regularly handles syndicated lending and project finance, with particular skill in export finance transactions. The lawyers act for a number of leading French and international banks.
Strengths
The lawyers are available when needed and responsive on every matter.
Work Highlights
Baker McKenzie advised BNP Paribas and Caixabank on an EKN export credit agency covered facility to Bouygues Telecom worth EUR600 million.
Notable practitioners
Michael Foundethakis is qualified to practise in France, the Republic of Ireland and the UK. He advises on project finance as well as structured trade and export finance. He has particular strength in cross-border work, with clients including leading international financial institutions and activity involving African jurisdictions.
Mike has real expertise in emerging markets. He is very commercially focused and thus a very trusted resource for us.
Mike is a force of nature. He is a highly intelligent, persuasive lawyer to have on your side, and he runs a well-ordered process, so you are never second-guessing what you are doing.
Michael is a fantastic lawyer with a very well-established name in the banking and finance world. It is great to work alongside him and get a sense of his incredible knowledge and negotiation skills.
We are very happy with the work and accessibility of Mike Foundethakis in particular. I appreciate his knowledge of international development banks in Africa.