LAWYER PROFILE

Louis de Longeaux

Global 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets: Debt

France

16 years ranked

Banking & Finance

France

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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 background 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 Global Guide

Capital Markets: Debt - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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

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Banking & Finance - France

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Louis de Longeaux knows how to explain subjects and issues as well as anticipate crucial points in transactions.
Capital Markets: DebtChambers Global Guide
His strengths are his deep market knowledge and legal expertise, but also knowing our company well and taking a pragmatic approach.
Capital Markets: DebtChambers Global Guide
Louis de Longeaux provides very good support.
Capital Markets: DebtChambers Global Guide
He really understands client needs, he is very precise and has vast knowledge.
Capital Markets: DebtChambers Global Guide
I really like working with Louis de Longeaux. He is very responsive and proactive. He has vast experience.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
Louis de Longeaux really understands client's needs and he is very precise. He is responsive and goes the extra mile.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide