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Banking & Finance - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The law firm 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

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  • Freshfields assisted Phoenix Tower International with the EUR1.2 billion refinancing of its operations in Europe.

Strengths

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The team are always very reactive, with the best service, and the documents they deliver are perfect. They also have a perfect sense of what clients want and the issues they want to be protected from.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

I see very strong involvement from senior members of the team, which is highly valued.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Freshfields has an exceptionally skilled team from a technical standpoint. They understand the key points. The lawyers are always client-focused and understand the main priorities.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The lawyers are very business-oriented, coupled with creativity and in-depth expertise.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Laurent Mabilat
2
Laurent Mabilat
2
Band 2

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

Laurent is extremely hard-working and intelligent.

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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 is very experienced, dedicated and hands-on. She demonstrated the ability to navigate difficult situations, and is very knowledgeable and at the forefront of the market and industry trends.

She is agile, very nice and efficient. She knows how to deal with the opposite side's counsel and is autonomous.

Stéphanie is very good technically, and she is pragmatic and business-minded. She is also trustworthy and we can have great quality negotiations with her. She is very efficient for her client.

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Banking & Finance
Laurent Mabilat
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Laurent Mabilat
2
Band 2
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Stéphanie Corbière
2
Stéphanie Corbière
2
Band 2
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