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Banking & Finance - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges' 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.

Work Highlights

  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges assisted HayFin, Partners Group and CDPQ with the financing for the acquisition of Eurofeu by IK Partners.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jean-Christophe David
2
Jean-Christophe David
2
Band 2

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 David gives great advice. He knows the market very well and is very responsive. He is very involved as a partner.

Jean-Christophe David is an excellent lawyer with legal expertise that is perfectly balanced with commercial acumen. He is one of our go-to lawyers when dealing with French direct lending situations.

He is one of the best finance lawyers I have ever worked with.

James Clarke
3
James Clarke
3
Band 3

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 Clarke is an excellent lawyer and has strong commercial acumen.

James Clarke is a strong performer with helpful qualification across both English and French law. He provides a good level of service and is proactive on key legal issues.

James Clarke is very good and extremely technical.

Géraldine Lezmi
U
Géraldine Lezmi
U
Up and Coming

Géraldine Lezmi's advice is sought after by private equity firms. She has expertise in direct lending unitranche finance.

Geraldine Lezmi shows impressive commitment and very strong technical and commercial skills. She is the lawyer you want on your side to deliver a complex transaction.

We received outstanding work from Géraldine since the beginning of the collaboration on this case.

Geraldine Lezmi is very available at any time and she protects her clients, she presents the different options very clearly. She is dedicated to her clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance

Jean-Christophe David
2
Jean-Christophe David
2
Band 2
James Clarke
3
James Clarke
3
Band 3
Géraldine Lezmi
U
Géraldine Lezmi
U
Up and Coming