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Louis de Longeaux

Louis de Longeaux

France 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

France

Practice Areas

- Debt Capital Markets

- Sustainable and Green Finance

- IBOR Transition

- Acquisition and Leveraged Finance

- Corporate Debt Finance and Treasury

Career

Louis is a partner based in our Paris office. With over 25 years' experience, his practice focuses on corporate and acquisition financing, project finance and debt capital markets (Schuldscheins, 144A placements, private placements, bond issuances listed in Paris, Luxembourg or in Africa). Contrary to other players of the market, Louis is working mainly on the corporates' side which allows him to have a real freedom in the negotiation process and in relation to the advice he can give to his clients. His double knowledge in banking and debt capital market is also viewed by his clients as a strong advantage as they have a sole contact point for all their financings. This is a guarantee of efficiency and ensures a perfect harmony of the financial documentation. Louis has also a very strong know-how in ESG financing for having worked on many of such innovative transactions on the French market. Last, Louis has a wide experience of financing transactions in Francophone Africa.

For additional information on Louis’s professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/l/louis-de-longeaux

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Capital Markets: Debt - France

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Louis de Longeaux is sought after by issuers for mandates linked to private placements, bond issuances and EMTN programmes.

Editorial individuel

Louis de Longeaux est sollicité par les émetteurs pour des mandats liés à des placements privés, des émissions obligataires et des programmes EMTN.

Banking & Finance - France

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Louis de Longeaux advises on corporate and acquisition finance, as well as debt capital markets. He often acts of behalf of borrowers.

Editorial individuel

Louis de Longeaux conseille des entreprises en matière de refinancement et de financement d’acquisitions. Il intervient souvent pour le compte d'emprunteurs.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Louis de Longeaux provides very good support.

    Capital Markets: DebtChambers France
  • His strengths are his deep market knowledge and legal expertise, but also knowing our company well and taking a pragmatic approach.

    Capital Markets: DebtChambers France
  • He really understands client needs, he is very precise and has vast knowledge.

    Capital Markets: DebtChambers France
  • Louis de Longeaux knows how to explain subjects and issues as well as anticipate crucial points in transactions.

    Capital Markets: DebtChambers France
  • Il comprend vraiment les besoins des clients, il est très précis et possède de vastes connaissances.

    Capital Markets: DebtChambers France
  • Ses points forts sont sa connaissance approfondie du marché et son expertise juridique, mais aussi sa bonne connaissance de notre entreprise et son approche pragmatique.
    Capital Markets: DebtChambers France

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