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Capital Markets: Structured Finance

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Capital Markets: Structured Finance - France

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has an active DCM practice that advises on Euro PPs, EMTN programmes and bond issuances. The law firm acts predominantly for issuers, including high-profile French corporates. The practice also advises on securitisation matters, including non-performing loan portfolio transactions. The team frequently handles mandates in collaboration with other European offices from the network, notably the Frankfurt and London offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills acted as counsel to Plastic Omnium on the issuance of a EUR500 million bond listed on Euronext Paris, due in 2029.

Strengths

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All the lawyers are recognised experts in their field, but beyond that - and this is perhaps the great strength of the firm - they are very accessible and always attentive to clients and their needs.

Capital Markets: Structured Finance respondent
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The lawyers are very competent and extremely reactive. We turn to them again and again because we are completely satisfied with their service.

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If the matter becomes more complicated, the team always take the time to raise the points to watch out for and put in place the necessary actions so that it does not become a problem.

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The team's great expertise in technically advanced subjects makes it essential in business development. We confidently rely on the lawyers' advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Louis de Longeaux
3
Band 3

Louis de Longeaux is sought after by issuers for mandates linked to private placements, bond issuances and EMTN programmes.

Louis is very proactive and knows the market very well.

Louis has excellent interpersonal skills, explains well and is a trusted partner on all financial matters.

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Vincent Hatton
3
Band 3

Vincent Hatton is recognised for his expertise in structured finance matters, including trade receivables securitisations.

Vincent is one of the best lawyers I know, especially thanks to his ability to deliver sophisticated solutions and think outside the box.

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Capital Markets: Debt
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Louis de Longeaux
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Capital Markets: Structured Finance
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Vincent Hatton
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