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Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

4

Band 4

Banking & Finance

France

6 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by James Clarke

France

Practice Areas

Sponsor-backed acquisition financing and re-financing, with extensive experience of high yield bond financings for French issuers. Major LBO transactions include 3i’s acquisition of Evernex, Ardian’s acquisition of Revima, Astorg’s acquisition of IGM Resins, OMERS’ acquisition of Trescal and Montagu’s acquisitions of Rexam Healthcare Packaging, Sebia and AquaLung; high yield financings include Kiloutou, Infopro, Paprec and Domus Vi.

Career

2012 to date: Partner, Weil. Solicitor, England & Wales and member of the Paris Bar.

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Chambers France

Banking & Finance - France

4

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

Editorial individuel

Incrit au barreau en France et au Royaume-Uni, James Clarke progresse dans le classement grâce à sa forte activité de conseil sur des mandats de financement d’acquisition pour des emprunteurs. Il a également de l’expérience en matière de refinancement.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James was extremely efficient in record time to allow us to complete the deal in exceptional conditions.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers France

James is very reactive and we can call on him anytime.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers France

James est très réactif et on peut faire appel à lui à tout moment.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers France

James a été extrêmement efficace en un temps record pour nous permettre de conclure le dossier dans des conditions parfaites.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers France

James was extremely efficient in record time to allow us to complete the deal in exceptional conditions.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers France

James is very reactive and we can call on him anytime.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers France

James est très réactif et on peut faire appel à lui à tout moment.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers France

James a été extrêmement efficace en un temps record pour nous permettre de conclure le dossier dans des conditions parfaites.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers France

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