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Capital Markets: Derivatives - France

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells has a robust international team with an established presence on structured finance deals and notable expertise in STS and ECB auto-loan securitisations. The law firm is also highly experienced in domestic and international DCM and derivatives mandates, including EMTN programmes, liability management and bond issues. The team covers both English and French law within the capital markets practice in Paris.

Work Highlights

  • Hogan Lovells advised HSBC Continental Europe, Banco Santander and ING Bank on CREDIPAR EUR722 million public STS and ECB eligible auto loan securitisation transaction.

Strengths

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Hogan Lovells coordinated matters well and had good responsiveness too.

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This law firm has real expertise in securitisation matters as well as in the broad sense of financial management best practices in terms of regulation.

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With deep expertise in the securitisation sector, the team brings a wealth of experience. The lawyers' ability to transfer knowledge and provide informed insights enhances the value of their services.

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Hogan Lovells provides high-level technical skills.

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The lawyers at Hogan Lovells team took the time to gave us valuable input on various questions around the structure.

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Notable Practitioners

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Katia Merlini
2
Band 2

Katia Merlini advises key domestic investment banks and asset managers on complex derivatives products and regulatory issues.

She is adept at explaining complex topics in layman's terms and is a technical lawyer as well.

It is always a real pleasure to collaborate with Katia Merlini. Her enthusiasm, expertise and availability make her a key person in this field of activity.

Katia Merlini is an expert on capital market topics with a very good level of service.

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Laura Asbati
2
Band 2

Laura Asbati is a respected practitioner, who advises financial institutions on cross-border securitisation transactions across a range of assets, including , including auto loans and residential mortgages.

She is very good at picking out the most important things to focus on while holding ground. She negotiated in a very effective way, enhancing the process for us and the smoothness of the execution.

Laura Abasti has done an outstanding job on the various transactions we have worked on. Her expertise, attention to detail and proactive approach have been invaluable throughout our collaborations.

Laura Asbati is a safe pair of hands and provides sound, commercial advice in a timely manner and in an easily digestible format.

She is a high-quality lawyer with an eye for detail but also a business sense. Laura Asbati knows how to move issues forward while defending our interests.

Laura Asbati is a very knowledgeable partner with 101% commitment to get the job done.

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Sharon Lewis
3
Band 3

Sharon Lewis is well reputed for her expertise in debt capital markets and securitisations. She is qualified in France and the UK.

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Vincent Fidelle
4
Band 4

Vincent Fidelle advises banks and issuers on senior preferred and double tranche bond issuances.

Vincent Fidelle is a technically proficient lawyer.

He is a competent and pragmatic lawyer.

He knows his client very well, is always available and always calm and serene in all situations.

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Sharon Lewis
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Foreign expert for UK
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Capital Markets: Debt
4
Sharon Lewis
4
Band 4
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Vincent Fidelle
4
Band 4
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Capital Markets: Derivatives
2
Katia Merlini
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Band 2
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Capital Markets: Structured Finance
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Laura Asbati
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Band 2
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Sharon Lewis
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Band 3
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