Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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+33 1 4456 4456Chambers Review
The law firm boasts a well-reputed practice offering expertise in acquisition financing and credit facilities as well as reorganisations. The lawyers also recently assisted with loans guaranteed by the state in the context of COVID-19. The banking and finance practice additionally handles leveraged financing transactions. The team frequently acts on cross-border mandates, often alongside its international offices. Its clients hail from the retail, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, engineering and energy sectors, in addition to a number of banks, private equity houses and asset managers.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised Scalian on a EUR123 million acquisition financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are very technical and have strong negotiation skills."
"They are always a step ahead of what is required and able to provide information or advice in no time."
"Freshfields take sufficient time and allocate sufficient resources to perfectly understand the complexity of any situation and propose an appropriate step plan to achieve your goal."
"The team is very strong with capacities to turn over very complex and lengthy documentation, across various jurisdictions and to advise on multiple issues."
"The lawyers are very technical and have strong negotiation skills."
"They are always a step ahead of what is required and able to provide information or advice in no time."
"Freshfields take sufficient time and allocate sufficient resources to perfectly understand the complexity of any situation and propose an appropriate step plan to achieve your goal."
"The team is very strong with capacities to turn over very complex and lengthy documentation, across various jurisdictions and to advise on multiple issues."
Notable Practitioners
Laurent Mabilat advises on a range of financing and restructuring mandates. He acts on behalf of leading French and international banking clients.
"He particularly excels in complex and sophisticated deals with cross-border aspects. He is a wise strategic thinker and does not hesitate to step up and defend his opinion. He is also very agile dealing with syndicates of multiple lenders and manages to always remain calm."
"Laurent is a top-notch lawyer. It was an absolute pleasure to have worked with him."
Stéphanie Corbière has a well-regarded practice advising on cross-border acquisition and sale financings for corporates and private equity funds. She additionally assists with debt restructurings.
"Stéphanie Corbière is an insightful lawyer with a deep understanding of her client's needs."
"She has strong expertise."
"Stéphanie is a reactive and sharp lawyer."