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Dentons’ Banking & Finance team in Paris focuses on corporate, funds and acquisition finance; commodities and renewable energy finance project, public-private partnership (PPP) and infrastructure finance;  structured finance, debt restructuring; banking and finance regulation and litigation; and real estate finance. Partners and their team, advise banking and financial institutions, investment funds, sponsors and, more generally, industrial or commercial groups.

The team has a strong presence in the French market and a proven track record handling complex cross-border financings across Europe. Key clients include major financial institutions, as well as corporates and investment funds.

The team is well known for:

  • Its project finance and PPP experience,
  • Its expertise in funds financing, working on a number of high-end deals advising both lenders and borrowers,
  • Its expertise in asset financing, with a specific expertise in shipping and aircraft financing and rail related financing,
  • Real-estate financing.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - France

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Dentons boasts a strong presence in fund finance with further expertise assisting with equity bridge facilities and debt refinancing. The law firm's clients come from various sectors and include banks, investment funds and corporations, in addition to international financial institutions. The lawyers regularly collaborate with the firm's London and Luxembourg offices to cover multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised Faurecia on three EUR140 million bilateral loans granted by Brazilian banks Itau BBA, Banco do Brasil and Banco Bradesco.

Strengths

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"They know our points really well and are always available whenever we have questions. There is good expertise at senior and junior levels."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Dentons anticipate our requests; it is a real comfort to work with them. I also appreciate that, whatever the subject, it is always reviewed by the partner to ensure it is all of impeccable quality."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"They can handle multiple transactions and are very quick to process requests."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Philippe Max
4
Philippe Max
4
Band 4
Philippe Max advises on loan facilities, acting for both lenders and borrowers. He also offers expertise in structuring subscription facilities for investment funds.
"He provides an excellent level of service and reliability."
"He is always very involved."
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Jean-Marc Allix
5
Jean-Marc Allix
5
Band 5
Jean-Marc Allix represents borrowers in corporate finance and refinancing matters. He acts on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance
Philippe Max
4
Philippe Max
4
Band 4
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Jean-Marc Allix
5
Jean-Marc Allix
5
Band 5
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Members

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Clients

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Agence Française de Développement

Arjobex

BNP Parisbas

Banco Santander

CACEIS Bank

Caisse des Dépôts et Consignation

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Essling Capital

Faurecia

Kasada Capital Management

LRC Goup – River Ouest

Natixis

Industries

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Automotive

Energy

Financial institutions

Infrastructure and PPP

Real Estate

Transportation