LAWYER PROFILE

Lionel Dechmann

France 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

France

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Latham & Watkins LLP

Practice Areas

Lionel Dechmann, Regional Chair of the firm's Finance Department in Europe and partner in the Finance Department of the Paris office of Latham & Watkins, advises clients on acquisition finance, corporate finance, refinancing, and debt restructuring.

Lionel draws on extensive experience to guide financial institutions, investment funds, and large industrial groups on all aspects of:

- Refinancings

- Leveraged finance

- Workouts

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Banking & Finance - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Lionel Dechmann remains a well-regarded lawyer with a diverse practice assisting clients with acquisition finance as well as cross-border refinancing mandates. He acts for both borrowers and leading French and international banks.

Editorial individuel

Lionel Dechmann est un avocat réputé avec une pratique variée, il assiste les clients dans le cadre de financements d’acquisitions ainsi que des dossiers cross-border de refinancement. Il intervient aussi bien pour des emprunteurs que pour des banques françaises et internationales de premier plan.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Lionel Dechmann is excellent technically but above all, he truly defends the interests of his client. His advice is always very wise and anticipates the needs of the company.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
Lionel Dechmann has a very good understanding of complex structuring. He is pleasant to work with and he is very involved.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
Lionel Dechmann is very good with complex deals and is very pragmatic.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
Lionel Dechmann is an excellent lawyer and business partner.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
Lionel Dechmann est un excellent avocat et partenaire commercial.
Banking & FinanceChambers France
Lionel Dechmann est très doué pour les transactions complexes et fait preuve d'un grand pragmatisme.
Banking & FinanceChambers France