Global Guide 2026 : France
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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.
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Cooper Consumer Health on the financing of the acquisition of Viatris OTC business.
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The team is pragmatic, responsive and available. It is also a friendly team.
Willkie has a very good financing team, especially for strategic advice. It is a very friendly team and it is very pleasant to work with them.
The lawyers are excellent, their knowledge of the market and its players makes them attuned to their clients' commercial challenges and attentive to their concerns.
I would highlight the team's availability and pedagogy. The lawyers take the time to explain the points and go back to answer all our questions.
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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 Lombard is responsive, he has good knowledge and communication with him is smooth.
Paul is a partner who is very available to his clients and attentive to their concerns. His in-depth knowledge of the market makes him particularly talented in his field and a reference.
Paul Lombard has good business sense, he combines pragmatism and sophistication.
Paul Lombard is an excellent lawyer. He is very responsive and gives good business advice as well.
I am looking forward to work with Paul on future cases. He is always available to answer our questions, his answers are precise and understandable and always adapted to our market conditions.
Thomas Binet advises on refinancing and acquisition finance mandates. He often represents private equity funds.
Thomas Binet is nice and responsive. He knows our needs as a client and he is pragmatic.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
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Thomas Binet
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Germany
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