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Freshfields

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Banking & Finance - France

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal
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  • Laurent Mabilat
    Laurent 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.

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