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Jones Day

Capital Markets: Equity

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Capital Markets: Equity - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day has a leading team in Paris for derivatives products, with a strong focus on strategic equity and swaps. The law firm also acts on notable IPOs and capital increases, including highlight mandates for companies operating in the biotech or medical devices fields. The team is adept at handling transactional as well as regulatory matters, and offers growing expertise in structured finance mandates. The practice makes use of its international presence to assist clients with cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day advised the International Finance Corporation on creating a derivatives framework for Cambodia, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.

Strengths

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  • I am grateful for the collaborative approach and the commitment to excellence that the team exhibited.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • Jones Day's advice is clear and practical, helping clients stay compliant and manage disclosures effectively.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • The law firm offers unique expertise in strategic derivatives.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • They are available, very efficient, competent and business-driven, even on sensitive matters that are complex. We are able to lead very efficient negotiations with them.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • They are the best derivatives lawyers in France, with unparalleled expertise and experience.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alban Caillemer du Ferrage
    Alban Caillemer du Ferrage

    Alban Caillemer du Ferrage

    Alban Caillemer du Ferrage remains a leading practitioner in the derivatives sphere. He acts for both French and international clients on a wide range of derivatives mandates, including regulatory advice and transactions.

    • He is the reference lawyer in derivatives.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • He is an excellent partner.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Qian Hu
    Qian Hu

    Qian Hu

    Qian Hu has a leading reputation for her expertise advising international financial institutions and corporate clients on complex structured derivatives transactions and financings. She is also noted for her involvement in drafting new legislation.

    • Qian Hu offers responsiveness and the ability to coordinate complex cases.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • Qian Hu has a deep understanding of derivatives and is very efficient.

      She is agile and business-driven, which means that her proposals are strong when trying to find solutions.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Christine Van Gallebaert
    Christine Van Gallebaert

    Christine Van Gallebaert

    Christine Van Gallebaert acts on a wide range of structured finance and securitisation matters, including covered bond issuances and financing backed by receivables. She routinely assists leading domestic financial institutions.

    • She has technical expertise and is very much commercial. She understands how to adapt her discourse and the level of technicity depending on the nature of the issue.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • I appreciate the quality of her advice and writing, her responsiveness and her availability.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • I appreciate Christine Van Gallebaert's availability, expertise and advice.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Florent Bouyer
    Florent Bouyer

    Florent Bouyer

    Florent Bouyer advises on cross-border IPOs and capital increase matters. He represents investment banks, asset managers and corporates.

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  • Natalia Sauszyn
    Natalia Sauszyn

    Natalia Sauszyn

    Natalia Sauszyn assists financial institutions with sophisticated debt operations such as tokenised bond issuances. She is qualified in France and the USA.

    • Natalia Sauszyn is very precise and rigorous. She is responsive with an ability to adapt.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • She goes the extra mile in finding solutions to problems, and knows how to defend her client's interests.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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