Global Guide 2026 : France
Ranked Individuals
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Jones Day has notable expertise in corporate, structured and leveraged finance. The practice boasts further experience in debt refinancing and state-guaranteed loans. The lawyers act for a range of domestic and foreign banks as well as asset managers and leading French corporates. The team draws on the firm's global network of offices for cross-border matters.
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Jones Day advised Tristan Capital Partners on the debt refinancing of Centaurus/Maison Albar group.
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Jones Day has strong expertise in banking and financial regulatory issues and in-depth knowledge of the rules and practices relating to transactions in financial products.
The breadth of Jones Day's skills and the number of team members ensure fast and quality legal support on all issues that may arise in banking and finance matters.
Jones Day has deal making ability in complex situations. It is a global firm with diverse expertise.
The law firm dealt with different situations efficiently, leading to a smooth closing.
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Rhéa Christophilopoulos is recognised for providing assistance to major banks with acquisition financings, sustainability-linked loan facilities and refinancings. She joined Jones Day in June 2026.
Rhéa Christophilopoulos is very organised and responsive.
Rhéa Christophilopoulos is a very good lawyer, she is very much appreciated by our team. She is a great professional; pragmatic and pleasant to work with.
Rhéa Christophilopoulos is very available and engaged. She is very accessible and it is easy to speak with her.
Rhéa Christophilopoulos is highly skilled both commercially and technically, which enables us to work very smoothly and efficiently together.
Rhéa Christophilopoulos is my preferred lawyer from any firm. She is very constructive and is someone who is very easy to work with. She is good in negotiations and banks like her pragmatism too.
Diane Sénéchal is an experienced lawyer in restructuring and refinancing mandates, and additionally advises on acquisition finance.
She is very committed to the clients and will do all that she can to defend them.
Diane Sénéchal listens to her client, is available and brings the right technicality on complex subjects while knowing how to find compromises to move negotiations forward.
Banking & Finance
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