Department profile
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

Banking & Finance

France Guide 2026 : France


De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

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Our Bank & Finance team is the largest financing team in Paris with 10 partners, including 5 partners specializing in Real Estate Finance and 26 associates


ALL TYPES OF FINANCINGS

- Corporate

- LBO

- Structured and securitization finance

- Project finance

- Asset finance

- Real estate finance

- Restructuring finance

- Capital Markets & Derivatives

- Regulatory (banking and financial services)

BANKING & FINANCIAL REGULATORY

The Firm’s specialized banking and regulatory team regularly advises French and foreign lending institutions, investment services providers, investors and credit agencies.

CAPITAL MARKETS & DERIVATIVES

The Firm assists and advises its clients on a full range of capital markets transactions, including public and private debt and equity securities offerings, securities lending  transactions, credit derivative issuances and euro private placements.

Clients (22)

  • Ca-Cib (Credit Agricole Group)
  • Société Générale
  • Bnp Paribas
  • Lcl
  • Natixis
  • Cdc
  • Ing
  • Aareal Bank
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Deka Bank
  • Tikehau Capital
  • Credit Foncier
  • Eramet
  • Eib
  • Invivo
  • Terrena
  • Hsbc
  • Idinvest
  • La BANQUE POSTALE
  • Chargeurs
  • Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits
  • Groupe Looping

Industries (18)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - France

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei offers notable capabilities across the full range of banking and finance matters, including debt refinancing, as well as LBO acquisition financing and syndicated finance. Its solid client base consists of leading international and French banks, in addition to credit institutions. The lawyers provide a full-service offering for clients through cooperation with the firm's real estate, tax and corporate teams.

À propos de l’équipe

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei a des compétences notables dans l’ensemble des questions bancaires et financières, y compris le refinancement de dettes, le financement immobilier et d’actifs, ainsi que le financement d’acquisitions de LBO et le financement syndiqué. Sa clientèle est constituée de banques internationales et françaises de premier plan, ainsi que d’établissements de crédit. Les avocats offrent une offre de services complets aux clients en coopération avec les équipes immobilier, fiscal et corporate du cabinet.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • De Pardieu Brocas Maffei assisted Eureden with its new EUR520 million financing.

  • De Pardieu Brocas Maffei a accompagné Eureden dans le cadre de son nouveau financement de EUR520 millions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • De Pardieu is well staffed, the team is big. We can work with the team on a range of topics.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • It is a high-performing team with extensive expertise in the field.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • Thanks to their experience, the lawyers can handle the most complex cases and offer solution to resolve situations.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • The team has the willingness to seek pragmatic solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • C'est une équipe très performante avec une vaste expertise dans le domaine.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • L'équipe est à la recherche de solutions pragmatiques.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Christophe Gaillard
    Band 2Christophe Gaillard

    Christophe Gaillard

    Head of department Christophe Gaillard is well reputed and assists with acquisition financing, credit facilities and refinancing mandates. He acts for a range of leading French and international financial institutions and banks.

    Christophe Gaillard dirige le département et intervient dans le cadre de financements d’acquisitions, de lignes de crédit et de mandats de refinancement. Il agit pour le compte de nombreuses institutions financières et banques françaises et internationales de premier plan.

  • Band 5Sébastien Boullier de Branche
    Band 5Sébastien Boullier de Branche

    Sébastien Boullier de Branche

    Sébastien Boullier de Branche advises on a range of finance matters, including acquisitions and debt restructurings for corporate borrowers.

    Sébastien Boullier de Branche intervient sur un grand nombres de questions de financement, notamment en matière d’acquisitions et de restructurations de dettes pour le compte d’entreprises emprunteuses.

    • Sébastien Boullier de Branche is excellent. He is very good and also very nice. He is commercial and practical; we really appreciate him.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • He is a good lawyer with real availability and responsiveness.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • He is an excellent lawyer. He quickly understands the issues, knows how to be flexible when necessary, and tough too.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • C'est un excellent avocat. Il comprend rapidement les enjeux, sait se montrer flexible quand il le faut, et aussi ferme si besoin.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • C'est un bon avocat, très disponible et réactif.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • Sébastien Boullier de Branche est excellent. Il est très compétent et très sympathique. Il est à la fois commercial et pragmatique ; nous l'apprécions beaucoup.
      Banking & Finance respondentFrance

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