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Capital Markets: Structured Finance - France

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS is particularly highly regarded for its debt and structured finance expertise. The law firm assists with the drafting of German or English law-governed security agreements. The team advises issuers or arrangers and dealers on a range of transactions involving Euro PPs, green bonds, the issuance of covered bonds and the establishment of EMTN programmes. The practice offers further experience in trade receivables securitisation, leveraging close ties with offices in the network to advise major French and international banks.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank on an EUR82 billion covered bonds programme.

Strengths

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I would highlight CMS's strong knowledge of market developments, responsiveness and proximity to clients.

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The team was well-sized and able to execute quickly. We had very swift and smooth interactions.

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CMS has a strong team who have real expertise in DCM and provide very good quality work.

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CMS has a very responsive team displaying an intelligent and fast handling of complex cases. The lawyers are available and answer to our needs.

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The CMS team is always available and responsive. In addition, the lawyers are always friendly and are looking for suitable solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Bertrand Sénéchal
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Bertrand Sénéchal
2
Band 2

Bertrand Sénéchal mostly advises clients on private placements, bookbuilding operations and IPOs. He shows particular expertise in handling cross-border ECM transactions.

Bertrand has a very high level of expertise and is able to deliver tailor-made solutions to complex equity capital market issues in very constrained time.

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Grégory Benteux
2
Band 2

Grégory Benteux offers expertise in structured finance and securitisation transactions, where he usually advises French and international financial institutions.

Grégory is a very knowledgeable, responsive and available lawyer. He is always looking for solutions in order to bring cases to a successful conclusion while preserving the interests of his clients.

Grégory has a very good knowledge of our activity, which we appreciate.

Grégory is always responsive and pragmatic, and he knows how to listen to his clients to meet our expectations.

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Marc-Etienne Sébire
2
Band 2

Marc-Etienne Sébire is highly recognised for his work on debt capital markets matters. His expertise covers EMTN programmes, Euro PPs and covered bonds.

It's always a pleasure to talk to Marc-Etienne. He knows the market and the latest regulations perfectly.

Marc-Etienne is very competent, responsive, intelligent and meets deadlines.

Marc-Etienne's main strength is that he is very good technically. He knows how to build the documentation to be extremely reliable and he always delivers on time.

Marc-Etienne has a perfect knowledge of all our financing cases. He is committed to following our matters scrupulously and does not hesitate to offer us his help on other related subjects.

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3
Alexandre Bordenave
3
Band 3

Alexandre Bordenave earns a new ranking this year in acknowledgement of his experience advising on NPL portfolio deals and securitisation funds.

Alexandre is competent and attentive, and his technical expertise is remarkable. His practical ability to lead negotiations is a major asset for the rapid and efficient conclusion of transactions.

Alexandre Bordenave is very accurate and offers creative solutions.

Alexandre has a wealth of legal knowledge in the field of NPLs and securitisation law. He is able to advise on any legal issue in this area, no matter how complex.

Alexandre has been an invaluable help and his responsiveness has also been exemplary. He has been able to demonstrate flexibility and shown an obvious commercial awareness.

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Rosetta Ferrere
4
Band 4

Rosetta Ferrere is recognised for her advice to issuers on EMTN programmes, covered bonds and Euro PPs. She represents French and international financial institutions.

Rosetta knows the technique inside out and takes the time to share her knowledge with her clients.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Capital Markets: Debt
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Marc-Etienne Sébire
2
Band 2
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4
Rosetta Ferrere
4
Band 4
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Capital Markets: Equity
Bertrand Sénéchal
2
Bertrand Sénéchal
2
Band 2
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Capital Markets: Structured Finance
2
Grégory Benteux
2
Band 2
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3
Alexandre Bordenave
3
Band 3
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