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Banking & Finance - France

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Weil's established banking and finance practice is noted for its activity in leveraged finance, financial restructurings and acquisition finance. The team excels in the representation of leading private equity firms. Clients benefit from a cross-practice approach and coordination with teams in other jurisdictions.

À propos de l’équipe

La pratique bancaire et finance bien établie de Weil se distingue par son activité dans le financement leveraged, les restructurations financières et le financement d’acquisitions. L’équipe excelle dans la représentation de fonds de private equity de premier plan. Les clients bénéficient d’une approche transversale et d’une coordination avec les équipes du cabinet dans d’autres pays.

Work Highlights

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  • Weil advised Ceva Santé Animale on its new syndicated loan financing worth USD2.6 billion.

  • Weil a conseillé Ceva Santé Animale dans le cadre de son nouveau financement par prêt syndiqué d’une valeur de USD2.6 milliards.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jean-Christophe David
3
Jean-Christophe David
3
Band 3

Jean-Christophe David is recognised for his expertise in a variety of cross-border finance mandates, including leveraged financing, revolving credit facilities and refinancing. His client roster includes banks, corporates and private equity firms.

Jean-Christophe provides concise, pragmatic advice and is reactive.

Jean-Christophe David est reconnu pour son expertise dans une variété de dossiers de financement cross-border, notamment le financement leveraged, les lignes de crédit renouvelables et le refinancement. Il compte parmi ses clients des banques, des entreprises et des fonds de private equity.

Jean-Christophe apporte des conseils concis, pragmatiques et rapides.

James Clarke
4
James Clarke
4
Band 4

Dual-qualified in France and the UK, James Clarke moves up in the rankings in recognition of his strong activity advising on acquisition finance mandates for borrowers. He also has experience in refinancing matters.

James was extremely efficient in record time to allow us to complete the deal in exceptional conditions.

James is very reactive and we can call on him anytime.

Incrit au barreau en France et au Royaume-Uni, James Clarke progresse dans le classement grâce à sa forte activité de conseil sur des mandats de financement d’acquisition pour des emprunteurs. Il a également de l’expérience en matière de refinancement.

James est très réactif et on peut faire appel à lui à tout moment.

James a été extrêmement efficace en un temps record pour nous permettre de conclure le dossier dans des conditions parfaites.

Geraldine Lezmi
U
Geraldine Lezmi
U
Up and Coming

Géraldine Lezmi joins the rankings this year as an up-and-coming partner whose advice is sought after by private equity firms. She has expertise in direct lending unitranche finance.

Géraldine is available to provide relevant advice. She has very high expertise, and is reactive and extremely competent.

Géraldine is absolutely outstanding; I cannot recommend her highly enough. Nothing slips through the cracks with her, and she also manages the team very effectively.

Géraldine Lezmi is an excellent lawyer who is very direct. She is able to analyse different scenarios quickly and gives us back-up options, plus her availability is extremely appreciated.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance

Jean-Christophe David
3
Jean-Christophe David
3
Band 3
James Clarke
4
James Clarke
4
Band 4
Geraldine Lezmi
U
Geraldine Lezmi
U
Up and Coming