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Paul Hastings LLP

Banking & Finance

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Banking & Finance - France

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings possesses a solid team with a particularly strong focus on leveraged finance and LBO financing transactions. The practice is additionally well versed in acquisition finance, fund finance and structuring, as well as in handling cross-border work. Its lawyers' varied client base consists of asset management companies, private equity houses and leading financial institutions.

À propos de l’équipe

Paul Hastings a une équipe solide avec un focus particulier sur les opérations de financement leveraged et de LBO. Le cabinet est également experimenté dans le financement d’acquisitions, le financement de fonds et la structuration, ainsi que dans la gestion de dossiers cross-border. La clientèle variée des avocats se compose de sociétés de gestion d’actifs, de fonds de private equity et d’institutions financières de premier plan.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings assisted Salins du Midi with its debt refinancing.

  • Paul Hastings a accompagné Salins du Midi dans le cadre de son refinancement de dette.

Strengths

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  • The Paul Hastings team is very available and very pedagogical when it comes to explaining certain legal clauses to us.

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  • I really like Paul Hastings' team. The lawyers really defend our interests, I am very comfortable working with them.

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  • The team knows us well, has a good knowledge of the market as well as our track record and knows how to anticipate our needs.

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  • Paul Hastings has a good reputation. The lawyers have good subject expertise and handle the deal well.

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  • We always get quick and accurate answers to our questions.

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  • Nous obtenons toujours des réponses rapides et précises à nos questions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Olivier Vermeulen
    Band 3Olivier Vermeulen

    Olivier Vermeulen

    Olivier Vermeulen has a strong practice encompassing acquisition finance and is also recognised for his expertise in fund financings. His client roster includes leading multinational private equity firms and asset managers.

    Olivier Vermeulen a une pratique solide englobant le financement d’acquisitions et est également reconnu pour son expertise en matière de financements de fonds. Il compte parmi ses clients des sociétés multinationales de private equity et des gestionnaires d’actifs de premier plan.

    • Olivier Vermeulen is very commercial, technical and committed to his clients.

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    • Olivier Vermeulen is very qualified and always available to accompany us, even in case of emergencies.

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    • Olivier Vermeulen has very good interpersonal skills, technicality and responsiveness.

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    • Olivier Vermeulen is serious and rigorous. He has very good commercial awareness.

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    • Olivier Vermeulen est sérieux et rigoureux. Il a un excellent sens des affaires.
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    • Olivier Vermeulen a une très bonne qualité relationnelle, technicité et réactivité.

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    • Olivier Vermeulen est très commercial, technique et engagé pour ses clients.

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    • Olivier Vermeulen est très compétent et toujours disponible pour nous conseiller, même en cas d'urgence.

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  • Band 5Marc Zerah
    Band 5Marc Zerah

    Marc Zerah

    Marc Zerah is experienced in leveraged finance mandates. He is particularly sought after by private equity clients.

    Marc Zerah a de l’expérience en financement leveraged. Il est particulièrement sollicité par les fonds de private equity.

    • Marc Zerah brings technicality, rigour and pragmatism. It is a pleasure to work with Marc.

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    • Marc Zerah apporte technicité, rigueur et pragmatisme. C'est un plaisir de travailler avec lui.
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  • Band 5Tereza Courmont Vlkova
    Band 5Tereza Courmont Vlkova

    Tereza Courmont Vlkova

    Tereza Courmont Vlkova mainly assists private equity houses, which seek her expertise in fund financing mandates as well as unitranche financings.

    Tereza Courmont Vlkova assiste principalement les fonds de private equity, qui font appel à son expertise dans les dossiers de financement de fonds ainsi que pour des financements unitranches.

    • Tereza Courmont Vlkova is efficient, technical and rigorous. It is always a pleasure to work with her.

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    • Tereza Courmont Vlkova knows her market extremely well and her advice goes beyond a simple legal service. She is a deal-maker.

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    • Tereza Courmont Vlkova is an expert who goes into every details.

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    • Tereza Courmont Vlkova est efficace, technique et rigoureuse. C'est toujours un plaisir de travailler avec elle.
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    • Tereza Courmont Vlkova connaît parfaitement son marché et ses conseils vont bien au-delà d'un simple service juridique. C'est une véritable deal-maker.

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    • Tereza Courmont Vlkova est une experte qui prend en compte chaque détail.
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