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Capital Markets: Equity

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Capital Markets: Equity - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

White & Case maintains a standout reputation in the debt and equity fields, both domestically and on a global scale. The law firm handles a wide range of complex transactions including rights issues, capital increases, the establishment of EMTN programmes, bond issuances and securitisation transactions. The team shows further capabilities in high-yield bond refinancing matters. The practice has a strong client base of issuers, shareholders and investment banks. The team frequently works with its other offices across the globe on cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case represented the Republic of El Salvador in a USD1 billion debt-for-nature conversion.

Strengths

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  • The Paris-based team is very competent in its field, being thought leaders on the subject matter with an ability to call upon multiple experts that are specialised in capital markets law.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • We work a lot with White & Case and really appreciate the lawyers. The team is extremely competent and reactive. The lawyers are also pragmatic and are constructive in negotiations.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • The law firm offers competence, lengthy experience and the ability to find solutions for clients. It knows how to adapt to the needs of a project.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • The team was very technical, knowing well the regulations in place with strong ties to the French business world. The teams are always available.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Philippe Herbelin
    Philippe Herbelin

    Philippe Herbelin

    Philippe Herbelin remains a key player in the ECM market. He is often sought after to assist with IPO and equity offering mandates, acting on behalf of both banks and corporates.

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  • Séverin Robillard
    Séverin Robillard

    Séverin Robillard

    Séverin Robillard is highly acclaimed for his work in the ECM area and acts on IPO and secondary offering mandates. He is also well versed in bond issues and tender offers. His impressive client portfolio includes key French and international financial institutions.

    • He is competent with very deep and extensive experience.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Thomas Le Vert
    Thomas Le Vert

    Thomas Le Vert

    Thomas Le Vert is a highly praised practitioner who offers market-leading expertise in IPOs, where he acts for both issuers and underwriters. He also boasts experience in capital increase and secondary offering transactions.

    • He is extremely business-minded and available.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • He offers expertise and pragmatism.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • Thomas Le Vert is super and very reactive. He can do anything.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • He knows us very well and we have a strong relationship. We are very much satisfied with the service he provides.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Grégoire Karila
    Grégoire Karila

    Grégoire Karila

    Grégoire Karila is sought after by clients for a wide range of DCM transactions, including large-scale bond issuances and EMTN programmes. He advises banks and corporates on cross-border mandates, and also provides assistance with structured finance.

    • He is available and works well in a team.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Emmanuel Lebaube
    Emmanuel Lebaube

    Emmanuel Lebaube

    Emmanuel Lebaube has particular strengths in securitisations and handles transactions across a range of asset classes, including auto, residential mortgage and consumer loans. He routinely represents top domestic banks.

    • Emmanuel Lebaube masters his domain of expertise well. He is a competent lawyer and is very responsive.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Max Turner
    Max Turner

    Max Turner

    Max Turner advises on debt capital markets operations by French clients involving the USA. He is dual-qualified at the New York and Paris Bars.

    • Max Turner is good for the US side of things. He is a deal-maker. We really appreciated his help.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Olga Fedosova
    Olga Fedosova

    Olga Fedosova

    Olga Fedosova is commended for her advice on complex debt matters, including sustainability-linked bonds and debt conversions. She is qualified in France and the UK.

    • She is very responsive and willing to find solutions for her clients while being detail-oriented. She anticipates potential constraints with a good understanding of local laws and regulations.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • Olga Fedosova is a very good, efficient and pragmatic lawyer, who is very much present on the market. I like her style.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • Olga Fedosova is easy to get a hold of and talk through issues with. She has a pragmatic problem-solving mindset.

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  • Tatiana Uskova
    Tatiana Uskova

    Tatiana Uskova

    Tatiana Uskova is praised for the breadth of her expertise across equity and debt operations, particularly in capital increases.

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