Chambers Review
Clifford Chance's highly reputed banking and finance department boasts notable expertise in leveraged and acquisition finance mandates. The lawyers are additionally skilled across a number of other areas including projects, equity bridge financing and infrastructure, and are increasingly active in debt refinancing and restructuring matters. The practice has also recently assisted both lenders and borrowers with the implementation of COVID-19-related state-guaranteed loans. The team has a particularly impressive financial services regulation practice, advising leading banks, insurance companies and financial institutions on M&A-related issues, post-Brexit regulations, contentious banking and fintech, with further expertise assisting corporate clients with licensing requirements. The law firm also represents private equity funds and corporations with activity in a variety of sectors such as infrastructure and energy. The practice draws substantial strength from the law firm's excellent network of offices worldwide.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Amundi on its EUR825 million acquisition of Lxyor and the regulatory approvals required.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is client-focused and understands our priorities."
"The lawyers are attentive and know how to make themselves available."
"The firm is client-focused and understands our priorities."
"The lawyers are attentive and know how to make themselves available."
Notable Practitioners
Frédérick Lacroix has impressive expertise in financial regulatory matters such as prudential regulations, investment services and distribution agreements. He also assists with the launch of platforms in the fintech sector.
Thierry Arachtingi is a leader in the field and is renowned for his expertise advising on transactional finance mandates, including acquisition and investment financing. He also regularly assists with tender offers and bridge term facilities.