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Lionel Dechmann

Lionel Dechmann

Global 2026

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Latham & Watkins LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

France

11 years ranked

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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

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Chambers Global Guide

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.

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Strengths

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  • Lionel Dechmann has a very good understanding of complex structuring. He is pleasant to work with and he is very involved.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

  • Lionel Dechmann is an excellent lawyer and business partner.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

  • 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 Global Guide

  • Lionel Dechmann is very good with complex deals and is very pragmatic.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

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