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Banking & Finance - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is well respected for its services across the banking spectrum, advising lenders and borrowers on acquisitions, real estate, corporate restructurings and refinancings as well as bond financing matters. The law firm represents a portfolio of clients comprising leading banks, private equity houses and major corporates. Its lawyers offer capabilities in both French and English law and collaborate with the firm's network of international offices.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters advised Teleperformance on the EUR2.05 billion financing of its acquisition of Majorel.

Strengths

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 They are very pragmatic, efficient and super friendly.

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Linklaters demonstrated in-depth analysis to make sure that the legal documents protected the client's interest at the highest possible level in the context of a very complex process.

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The lawyers know our business and the market practice very well, which is very important. We know we can ask them about any business decision. It's really valuable to be able to have that insight.

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Linklaters are always committed and dedicated in transactions. Plus, the lawyers give excellent advice on all commercial and technical matters; they really add value for the clients.

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Global

Linklaters were extremely helpful, highlighting risks precisely and concisely. The lawyers gave user-friendly advice for us to take away and we felt strongly that they were on our side.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rhéa Christophilopoulos
4
Rhéa Christophilopoulos
4
Band 4

Rhéa Christophilopoulos is recognised for providing assistance to major banks with acquisition financings, sustainability-linked loan facilities and refinancings.

Rhéa is highly skilled commercially and technically, which enables us to work very smoothly, transparently and efficiently with her. She always moves things forward while bringing people together.

She is very committed and gives high-quality advice.

Rhéa coordinates internationally for us. Part of what I appreciate so much is her accessibility; to be able to contact a partner directly is valuable to me.

Rhéa has great availability and knowledge, and offers pragmatic solutions.

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Cyril Abtan
5
Cyril Abtan
5
Band 5

Cyril Abtan advises major financial institutions and corporate borrowers on acquisition finance and refinancings.

It's always a pleasure to work with Cyril. He is a very skilled and humble lawyer.

He is the ideal lawyer for financing complex operations.

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Rhéa Christophilopoulos
4
Rhéa Christophilopoulos
4
Band 4
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Cyril Abtan
5
Cyril Abtan
5
Band 5
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