Global Guide 2026 : France
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Hogan Lovells is a well-reputed finance team and specialises in leveraged acquisition finance and debt refinancing matters, acting for a range of leading French banks and asset managers. The practice also has experience acting on unitranche and bridge financings, as well as growing expertise regarding ESG and sustainability performance indicators.
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Hogan Lovells assisted Astek with its EUR450 million CAPEX financing and EUR110 million partnership with ICG.
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I am always very satisfied with Hogan Lovells' service. There is a great deal of expertise across the different teams.
I would highlight the availability of the lawyers who are always keen to help. The partners are highly skilled and able to work on complex financings.
They show meticulous attention to details but know how to keep a comprehensive view of the broader context. They are proactive in their approach to problem-solving.
Hogan Lovells has a very available, responsive team that anticipates the expectations of its customers. The lawyers love challenges and know how to adapt to complex cases.
The lawyers are of the highest calibre and true experts in their field. Their knowledge of the market practices really sets them apart on complex transactions.
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Sabine Bironneau is a well-regarded lawyer who assists clients including leading French financial institutions with acquisition finance mandates.
Sabine provides very high quality work that we greatly appreciate. Her ability to defend the clients' interests, including in particularly complex situations, leads us to call on her often.
I have total confidence in Sabine Bironneau's analysis and approach.
Sabine Bironneau has very good interpersonal skills and provides good case management.
Sabine Bironneau is highly experienced and able to defend the banks' interests, as well as able to find solutions in all situations.
Alexander Premont is experienced advising corporates and private equity sponsors on acquisition finance matters. He assists with cross-border transactions and is dual-qualified to practise in France and England and Wales.
Alexander Premont is a highly skilled partner, hardworking and always available to provide the best level of services to his clients.
I like Alexander Premont's informal, yet straight to the point and polite approach. To him, there are no problems, always solutions.
Alexander Premont is a very skilled technician, but also a very hard worker with a good sense of humour. This helps through the difficult times and provides useful perspectives.
Alexander Premont has such a pragmatic, client-oriented vision that I very quickly trust his advice in our negotiations.
Alexander has 360 degree vision of what is being done on the French financing market, which allows him to defend his clients extensively with a very precise and appropriate argument.
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