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Banking & Finance - France

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case boasts a leading banking practice with strong leveraged finance expertise and further strength in debt refinancing matters. The lawyers demonstrate an impressive performance on both domestic and cross-border matters, including involvement in transactions concerning prominent French corporates. White & Case's clients include leading banks and investment companies.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Alstom on a EUR2.25 billion revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Raphaël Richard
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Raphaël Richard
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Raphaël Richard leads White & Case's banking and finance practice. He maintains a strong reputation thanks to his expertise in advising both lenders and borrowers on high-value credit facilities and refinancings.

Raphaël is an excellent lawyer technically, commercially and in terms of negotiation. He is one of the first lawyers we call for the most complex transactions.

He is a lawyer you want next to you. He is a detailed and experienced negotiator.

Raphaël is a highly qualified lawyer with a strong solution-oriented mindset and a leading capability to defend us even in tense situations. He is one of the leading lawyers in the Paris market.

Denise Diallo
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Denise Diallo
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Denise Diallo is recognised for her expertise in acquisition finance, which is sought after by both major lenders and corporate borrowers. She is dual-qualified at the Paris and New York Bars.

Denise is a key pillar of the financing team.

Samir Berlat
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Samir Berlat
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Samir Berlat is a notable lawyer with experience advising on syndicated credit facilities and acquisition financing. He acts for leading French banks and corporates.

Samir is a well-rounded and experienced partner.

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Banking & Finance

Raphaël Richard
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Raphaël Richard
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Denise Diallo
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Denise Diallo
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Band 2
Samir Berlat
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Samir Berlat
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