Capital Markets: Equity
Global Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
Chambers Review
Linklaters' strong capital markets practice has demonstrable expertise in the debt, equity and securitisation fields. The law firm advises on both domestic and cross-border deals governed by French, UK and US law. The practice offers fully integrated services thanks to close links with the firm's corporate, banking and tax teams. The lawyers regularly act in coordination with team members based in Europe, Hong Kong or London. The law firm's client list includes leading investment banks, corporates and insurers.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters acted for a bank syndicate led by Crédit Agricole CIB, Natixis and Société Générale on Bouygues's EUR2 billion dual-tranche bond issuance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters has provided a valuable and strong legal support which was key in the structuring of this complex and multi-jurisdictional transaction. The team were very proactive and efficient in addressing any structural challenge."
"Linklaters were able to coordinate smoothly the work of multiple law firms."
"We work with experienced partners with a breadth of knowledge."
"Linklaters fulfilled their role perfectly and were very responsive and efficient."
"Linklaters has provided a valuable and strong legal support which was key in the structuring of this complex and multi-jurisdictional transaction. The team were very proactive and efficient in addressing any structural challenge."
"Linklaters were able to coordinate smoothly the work of multiple law firms."
"We work with experienced partners with a breadth of knowledge."
"Linklaters fulfilled their role perfectly and were very responsive and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Patrice Doat remains a leading figure in the structured finance market and acts on a range of securitisation mandates, including RMBS transactions.
Véronique Delaittre is a well-reputed expert advising both domestic and international clients on a broad range of debt capital markets matters, including sustainability-linked bond mandates.
Qualified in France, England & Wales and the USA, Luis Roth boasts expertise in both the ECM and DCM spheres and advises international clients on IPOs, rights offerings and bond issuances.
"He established himself as a go-to for French issuers. He is incredibly pragmatic and commercial in a relatively difficult French marketplace."
"He is terrific; he really knows US market issues for European issuers. He is very good with cross-border dynamics, helping US clients understand European issues and vice versa."
Guillaume Malaty joins the rankings this year. He assists financial institutions with securitisations and non-performing loan mandates.
"He strongly wants to satisfy the customer and achieve the desired goal, as well as to provide an adapted service."
"Guillaume is a great lawyer to work with. He is pragmatic, efficient and very client-oriented."
Colin Chang is based in London and is particularly active on DCM mandates, advising top financial institutions on high-yield offerings.
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
France