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Banking & Finance - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance's well-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 on debt refinancing and restructuring matters. The practice draws substantial strength from the law firm's excellent network of offices worldwide.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance acted for Pernod Ricard on the refinancing of its EUR2.5 billion syndicated revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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I would highlight the firm's expertise, proactivity, availability and resources available in other countries.

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They are responsive, always looking for solutions, customer-centric and always available during busy periods.

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The good cooperation between different departments - corporate, regulatory, debt, etc - enabled Clifford Chance to handle complex situations.

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Global

The strengths of Clifford Chance are the precision, the quality of work, the market knowledge and the lawyers' expertise and reputation.

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Global

The lawyers are quick, easy to deal with and have a good understanding of the big picture.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Thierry Arachtingi
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Thierry Arachtingi
1
Band 1

Thierry Arachtingi is a highly reputed leader in the field and is renowned for his expertise in transactional finance mandates, including acquisition and investment financing.

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Arnaud Fromion
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Arnaud Fromion
2
Band 2

Arnaud Fromion assists with acquisition finance and credit facility mandates, often in the private equity space. He acts on behalf of French and international clients. He joined Clifford Chance in January 2025.

Arnaud is the first port of call for us and we will always rely on his opinion. He is very thoughtful and knowledgeable - our go-to lawyer.

 It is always pleasant and insightful to work with Arnaud and his teams.

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Frédéric Guilloux
4
Frédéric Guilloux
4
Band 4

Frédéric Guilloux advises on acquisition finance, including leveraged financing. His client list includes established private equity houses and investment funds. He joined Clifford Chance in January 2025.

Frédéric is a good technician.

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5
Pierre-Benoît Pabot du Châtelard
5
Band 5

Pierre-Benoît Pabot du Châtelard joins the rankings this year in recognition of his leveraged finance practice. He is additionally active in corporate refinancing.

Pierre-Benoît is very attentive and responsive.

He is a top financing lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance
Thierry Arachtingi
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Thierry Arachtingi
1
Band 1
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Arnaud Fromion
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Arnaud Fromion
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Band 2
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Frédéric Guilloux
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Frédéric Guilloux
4
Band 4
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Pierre-Benoît Pabot du Châtelard
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Band 5
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