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Willkie’s global finance practice complements our private equity, M&A, restructuring, capital markets, structured finance, real estate and tax groups to provide clients with the complete array of tools needed to achieve their goals. Our team has deep finance knowledge, combining a genuine understanding of the markets in which our clients operate with creative, business-focused legal advice.

We advise borrowers, direct lenders, lending institutions and other traditional and non-traditional capital providers in a wide variety of transactions including:

  • Private equity and acquisition (LBO) financings
  • Bridge financings (with and without capital market takeouts)
  • Cross-border financings
  • Unitranche, second lien and mezzanine financings
  • Term and revolving credit facilities
  • Debtor-in-possession and bankruptcy exit loans
  • In- and out-of-court restructurings
  • Publicly offered and privately placed high yield, investment grade and convertible notes
  • Institutional private placements
  • Real estate financings
  • Project financings

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - France

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a recognised practice advising on acquisition and investment finance matters for domestic and international clients. The practice boasts expertise in unitranche and revolving credit facilities, particularly for private equity clients. Additionally, the team advises third parties and lenders on corporate refinancings.

À propos de l’équipe

Willkie Farr & Gallagher a une pratique reconnue en matière de financement d’acquisitions et d’investissements pour des clients français et internationaux. L’équipe a de l'expertise en matière de facilités de crédit unitranche et renouvelables, notamment pour les clients de private equity. De plus, l’équipe conseille des parties tieces et des prêteurs sur les refinancements d’entreprises.

Work Highlights

Provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher acted for Barings on the unitranche financing of the EUR1.15 billion acquisition of Groupe Premium by Blackstone and Eurazeo.

  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher est intervenu pour le compte de Barings dans le cadre du financement unitranche de l’acquisition du Groupe Premium par Blackstone et Eurazeo pour EUR1.15 milliard.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Lombard
2
Paul Lombard
2
Band 2

Paul Lombard is a well-reputed lawyer who advises multinational banks and private equity houses on acquisition finance, investment finance and revolving credit facilities.

Paul was very available, which I appreciated especially given that the timing of the deal was tight.

Paul has strong expertise and we have a good commercial relationship.

Paul Lombard is very attentive and solution-driven. He never lost sight of the objective. He is also nice to work with and available.

Paul Lombard est un avocat réputé qui conseille des banques multinationales et des fonds de private equity en matière de financement d’acquisitions, de financement d’investissement et de facilités de crédit renouvelables.

Paul était très disponible, ce que j’ai apprécié d’autant plus que le timing du dossier était serré.

Paul Lombard est très attentif et à la recherche solutions. Il n’a jamais perdu de vue l’objectif. C'est aussi très agréable de travailler avec lui et il est disponible.

Paul a une solide expertise et nous entretenons de bonnes relations.

Thomas Binet
5
Thomas Binet
5
Band 5

Thomas Binet advises on refinancing and acquisition finance mandates. He often represents private equity funds.

Thomas is a quite detailed, straight-to-the-point lawyer.

We are greatly satisfied with Thomas's service, availability, responsiveness and market reputation.

Thomas Binet intervient dans le cadre de dossiers de refinancement et de financement d’acquisitions. Il représente souvent des fonds de private equity.

Nous sommes très satisfaits du service, de la disponibilité, de la réactivité et de la réputation de Thomas sur le marché.

Thomas est un avocat très minutieux et clair.

Igor Kukhta
U
Igor Kukhta
U
Up and Coming

Igor Kukhta has a developing practice for lenders as well as private equity borrowers on acquisition finance mandates.

Igor Kukhta is very good at what he does. He acts diplomatically, all while defending the client's interests, and succeeds in finding compromises.

Igor is available, and knows the details of the documentation and potential blind spots. He is technical and creates a good working environment on deals.

Igor Kukhta a une pratique grandissante de conseil aux prêteurs ainsi qu'aux fonds de private equity sur des dossiers de financement d’acquisition.

Igor est disponible et connaît les détails de la documentation et les angles morts potentiels. Il est technique et crée un bon environnement de travail sur les transactions.

Igor Kukhta est très bon dans ce qu’il fait. Il agit avec diplomatie, tout en défendant les intérêts du client, et parvient à trouver des compromis.

Ranked Lawyers at
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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France

Banking & Finance

Paul Lombard
2
Paul Lombard
2
Band 2
Thomas Binet
5
Thomas Binet
5
Band 5
Igor Kukhta
U
Igor Kukhta
U
Up and Coming

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