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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/industries/financial-services/

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Banking & Finance - France

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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Freshfields has good expertise, excellent knowledge of documentation and provides accurate answers and responsiveness.

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

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They are commercial and solve problems with creative solutions that protect us.

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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.

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The lawyers are hardworking and committed. They work efficiently across teams, it is seamless.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Stéphanie Corbière
2
Stéphanie Corbière
2
Band 2

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 excellent professional and a solution provider in complex environments.

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

Stéphanie Corbière is an excellent expert in her field, and is always available.

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.

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.

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Laurent Mabilat
3
Laurent Mabilat
3
Band 3

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

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance
Stéphanie Corbière
2
Stéphanie Corbière
2
Band 2
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Laurent Mabilat
3
Laurent Mabilat
3
Band 3
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