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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Capital Markets: Structured Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Capital Markets: Structured Finance - France

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 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.

À propos de l’équipe

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer a une pratique DCM reconnue et conseille sur les programmes Euro PP, EMTN et les émissions obligataires. Le cabinet d’avocats intervient principalement pour le compte d’émetteurs, y compris des entreprises françaises de premier plan. Le cabinet conseille également sur des questions de titrisation, y compris les opérations de portefeuille de prêts non performants. L’équipe gère fréquemment des mandats en collaboration avec d’autres bureaux européens du réseau, notamment les bureaux de Francfort et de Londres.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Bureau Véritas on its EUR500 million bond issue.

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer a conseillé Bureau Véritas lors de son émission obligataire de EUR500 millions.

Strengths

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  • The law firm is very much focused on protecting the interests of its clients and also had a good grasp of the subject matter.

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer can put you in touch with experienced team members on complex and specific subjects.

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  • The team is always very responsive to requests and the feedback meets expectations.

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  • The law firm has an excellent knowledge of bond transactions from an issuer perspective.

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  • The team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is technical and user-friendly.

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer peut vous mettre en relation avec des membres de l'équipe expérimentés sur des sujets complexes et spécifiques.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Louis de Longeaux
    Band 3Louis de Longeaux

    Louis de Longeaux

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

    Louis de Longeaux est sollicité par les émetteurs pour des mandats liés à des placements privés, des émissions obligataires et des programmes EMTN.

    • Louis de Longeaux provides very good support.

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    • His strengths are his deep market knowledge and legal expertise, but also knowing our company well and taking a pragmatic approach.

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    • He really understands client needs, he is very precise and has vast knowledge.

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    • Louis de Longeaux knows how to explain subjects and issues as well as anticipate crucial points in transactions.

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    • Il comprend vraiment les besoins des clients, il est très précis et possède de vastes connaissances.

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    • Ses points forts sont sa connaissance approfondie du marché et son expertise juridique, mais aussi sa bonne connaissance de notre entreprise et son approche pragmatique.
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    • Louis de Longeaux apporte un très bon soutien.

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    • Louis de Longeaux sait expliquer les sujets et les enjeux, ainsi qu'anticiper les points cruciaux des transactions.
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  • Band 3Vincent Hatton
    Band 3Vincent Hatton

    Vincent Hatton

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

    Vincent Hatton est reconnu pour son expertise en matière de financements structurés, y compris la titrisation de créances commerciales.

    • Vincent Hatton is very knowledgeable on the French market for securitisation related matters.

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    • Vincent Hatton a une connaissance approfondie du marché français en matière de titrisation.

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