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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 assisted Viridien with its USD1 billion financing package.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rhéa Christophilopoulos
3
Rhéa Christophilopoulos
3
Band 3

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

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.

Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly
4
Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly
4
Band 4

Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly advises on acquisition finance and shows particular strength in equity bridge financings. He acts on behalf of both borrowers and lenders. He joined Linklaters in September 2025.

Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly provides excellent support and advice on all processes.

Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly has excellent interpersonal skills and a good technical level.

Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly is responsive which I appreciate. He really understands how transactions work. He is good in negotiations and he is very pleasant to work with. He is commercial too.

Cyril Abtan
5
Cyril Abtan
5
Band 5

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

Cyril Abtan offers a higher level of service to his clients; responsiveness and proactivity, an ability to identify and find solutions adapted to complex problems, and good commercial sense.

He has excellent knowledge of financing and structuring.

Cyril Abtan is responsive, very technical and has a very clear vision of things. He knows when to take a step back and explains the legal issues and constraints perfectly.

Shirin Deyhim
U
Shirin Deyhim
U
Up and Coming

Shirin Deyhim assists banks and private equity funds with acquisition finance matters. She joined Linklaters in September 2025.

I would highlight her technicality and responsiveness.

Shirin Deyhim is an excellent support in all the processes on which we collaborate together.

Shirin Deyhim is responsive and focuses on protecting the clients' interests.

Ranked Lawyers at
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France

Banking & Finance

Rhéa Christophilopoulos
3
Rhéa Christophilopoulos
3
Band 3
Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly
4
Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly
4
Band 4
Cyril Abtan
5
Cyril Abtan
5
Band 5
Shirin Deyhim
U
Shirin Deyhim
U
Up and Coming