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James Clarke
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Banking & Finance

France

6 Years Ranked

F

Foreign Expert

Banking & Finance

France

6 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Europe 2024
France 2025

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

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Chambers Global Guide

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.

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Banking & Finance - France

F
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.

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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 Global Guide

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

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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