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Freshfields

Banking & Finance

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Freshfields

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Banking & Finance - France

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields boasts a well-reputed practice offering expertise in acquisition financing and credit facilities as well as reorganisations. 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.

À propos de l’équipe

Freshfields a une pratique réputée, offrant une expertise en matière de financement d’acquisitions, de lignes de crédit et de réorganisations. Le département banque et finance conseille aussi sur des opérations de financement leveraged. L’équipe intervient fréquemment sur des mandats transfrontaliers, souvent aux côtés de ses bureaux à l'étranger. Ses clients viennent des secteurs de la grande distribution, de la pharmacie, des infrastructures, de l'ingénierie et de l’énergie, ainsi que de nombreuses banques, sociétés de private equity et gestionnaires d’actifs.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields assisted Astorg with the financing of the acquisition of the Steliau group.

  • Freshfields a accompagné Astorg dans le financement de l'acquisition du groupe Steliau.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields is able to mobilise lawyers across different offices in different countries.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • The lawyers are hardworking and committed. They work efficiently across teams, it is seamless.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • Freshfields has good expertise, excellent knowledge of documentation and provides accurate answers and responsiveness.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • They are commercial and solve problems with creative solutions that protect us.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • Freshfields has very good practitioners within its ranks, they really know their subject matter. They are very precise, they don't make mistakes. They can also explain complex concepts.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • Freshfields a une expertise solide, une excellente connaissance de la documentation, fournit des réponses précises et une grande réactivité.

    Banking & Finance respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Stéphanie Corbière
    Band 2Stéphanie Corbière

    Stéphanie Corbière

    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 a une pratique reconnue en matière de financement cross-border d’acquisitions pour des entreprises et des fonds de private equity. Elle assiste également sur des restructurations de dette.

    • Stéphanie Corbière is an excellent lawyer and is very solution-driven.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • Stéphanie Corbière is very smart and imaginative when finding solutions. She defends points well, she understands our business and she updates us. I trust her, she knows how we work.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • Stéphanie Corbière is an excellent expert in her field, and is always available.

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    • Stéphanie Corbière is an excellent professional and a solution provider in complex environments.

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    • Stéphanie Corbière is always a very solid choice of counsel. She is very creative when trying to find ways to change or improve our documentation. That is a big strength of hers.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • Stéphanie Corbière est une excellente avocate et recherche toujours des solutions.

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    • Stéphanie Corbière est très intelligente créative pour trouver des solutions. Elle défend bien ses arguments, elle comprend notre activité et nous tient informés. J'ai confiance en elle, elle sait comment nous fonctionnons.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • Stéphanie Corbière est une excellente experte dans son domaine et elle est toujours disponible.
      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • Stéphanie Corbière est toujours un excellent choix comme avocate. Elle fait preuve d'une grande créativité pour trouver des moyens de modifier ou d'améliorer notre documentation. C'est l'une de ses grandes forces.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
    • Stéphanie Corbière est une excellente professionnelle et une personne qui apporte des solutions dans des environnements complexes.

      Banking & Finance respondentFrance
  • Band 3Laurent Mabilat
    Band 3Laurent Mabilat

    Laurent Mabilat

    Laurent Mabilat advises on a range of financing and restructuring mandates. He acts on behalf of leading French and international banking clients.

    Laurent Mabilat intervient dans le cadre de différents mandats de financement et de restructuration. Il intervient pour le compte de banque françaises et internationales de premier plan.

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