Banking & Finance
France
7 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
James Clarke
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Global
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
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Chambers Global Guide
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.
Banking & Finance - France
Foreign expert in UK
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
James Clarke is an excellent lawyer and has strong commercial acumen.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global GuideJames 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 Global GuideJames Clarke is very good and extremely technical.
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