LAWYER PROFILE

James Clarke

France 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

France

7 years ranked

About

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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.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Banking & Finance - France

Band 3

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 Clarke is an excellent lawyer and has strong commercial acumen.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
James Clarke is a strong performer with helpful qualification across both English and French law. He provides a good level of service and is proactive on key legal issues.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
James Clarke is very good and extremely technical.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
James Clarke est très bon et extrêmement technique.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
James Clarke est un excellent avocat et a un bon sens des affaires.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
James Clarke est un avocat très performant, doté de solides compétences en droit anglais et français. Il offre un service de qualité et se montre proactif sur les questions juridiques importantes.
Banking & FinanceChambers France