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Banking & Finance - France

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings acted for Antin Infrastructure Partners on the financing of its USD926 million takeover bid for Opdenergy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Olivier Vermeulen
3
Band 3

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 has very strong negotiation skills.

I am impressed with Olivier, he is a trusted adviser.

Olivier Vermeulen has a very good relationship with his clients.

5
Marc Zerah
5
Band 5

Marc Zerah joins the rankings this year. He is experienced in leveraged finance. He is particularly sought after by private equity clients.

Marc Zerah is very technically strong. He is available to speak with his clients and explain the most technical points.

We receive very strong support from Marc.

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Tereza Courmont Vlkova
U
Up and Coming

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

Tereza knows her subject perfectly well. She is someone I would prefer to have on my side.

Tereza is business-oriented and defends our interests.

Tereza has so much experience in the equity bridge finance area. She knows what the lenders will or won't accept, which allows us to save time.

Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP

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France

Banking & Finance

3
Olivier Vermeulen
3
Band 3
5
Marc Zerah
5
Band 5
U
Tereza Courmont Vlkova
U
Up and Coming