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Paul Hastings LLP

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : France


Paul Hastings LLP

Rankings

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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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • 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.

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

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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 is serious and rigorous. He has very good commercial awareness.

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Olivier Vermeulen has very good interpersonal skills, technicality and responsiveness.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Olivier Vermeulen is very commercial, technical and committed to his clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • 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 brings technicality, rigour and pragmatism. It is a pleasure to work with Marc.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • 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 knows her market extremely well and her advice goes beyond a simple legal service. She is a deal-maker.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Tereza Courmont Vlkova is an expert who goes into every details.

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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