Global Guide 2026 : France
Ranked Individuals
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer boasts strong experience in a range of areas including acquisition finance and syndicated lending, with further expertise in debt refinancing. The team also frequently acts on bridge financing matters. The law firm assists both domestic and international borrowers and lenders with cross-border operations. Its impressive client roster includes leading investment banks and domestic corporates.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Kering on it EUR3 billions multi-currency credit facility agreement.
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Herbert Smith listens to and understands the customer's needs and specificities. It is a highly competent and relevant team.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a one-stop-shop for all our banking needs. The lawyers have a lot of knowledge and expertise.
I would highlight Herbert Smith's availability and responsiveness.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is responsive and has good knowledge of the market.
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Laure Bonin has notable experience in leveraged and acquisition finance. Her client portfolio includes both domestic and international banks, as well as private debt funds.
Laure Bonin is very good, pragmatic and rigorous. She gets on well with everyone which really helps. She is very efficient and technically very good.
Laure Bonin is determined and has good knowledge of the market. She defends clients well.
Louis de Longeaux advises on corporate and acquisition finance, as well as debt capital markets. He often acts of behalf of borrowers.
I really like working with Louis de Longeaux. He is very responsive and proactive. He has vast experience.
Louis de Longeaux really understands client's needs and he is very precise. He is responsive and goes the extra mile.
Louis' personality and way of working are a perfect match for the way our company operates. The way he fully involves his team in the projects also allows for better interaction with our teams.
He is really pleasant to work with. I know I can count on him, he really is very special. I often recommend him.
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