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Magali Béraud focuses her practice on Banking and Finance law, with recognised expertise in structured finance, acquisition finance (including LBO, unitranche, senior/mezzanine structures), corporate finance, asset and real estate finance, securitisation, debt restructuring and fiduciary arrangements. She regularly advises on complex financing transactions involving sophisticated debt structures.
French, English.
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2009, Magali built her career within leading international law firms, including Allen & Overy and CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats, where she developed strong technical expertise in banking and finance matters. She joined Nabarro & Hinge in 2017, was promoted to Counsel in 2019, and subsequently co-founded Nabarro Béraud Avocats in 2020 alongside Jonathan Nabarro.
Member of the Paris Bar.
Magali is known for her pragmatic, straightforward and solution-driven approach. She combines technical rigour with a strong commercial mindset and is particularly valued for her ability to step in efficiently in complex or time-sensitive situations. She is also a lecturer in financing law at Université Catholique de Lille and Paris 2.
Magali advises borrowers, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and debt funds on complex financing and refinancing transactions, assisting clients in structuring solutions aligned with their strategic and operational objectives.
Magali regularly leads sophisticated acquisition finance and unitranche transactions, advises on corporate and asset-based financings, and intervenes in debt restructuring matters requiring advanced structuring and execution capabilities. She is frequently involved in high-pressure transactions with tight timelines.
France
With more than 15 years of experience in banking and finance law, Magali is recognised for her technical expertise, market knowledge and her capacity to drive transactions forward effectively, even in complex or urgent situations.
Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II)
Master’s degree in Private International Law
Université Jean-Monnet
DEA in Contract Law
University of Exeter (United Kingdom)
LL.M. in International Business Law
LEGAL 2025 (Banking & Finance)
“Magali Béraud knows the market extremely well, has a frankness that moves files forward and is always ready to find solutions.”
2025
CHAMBERS FRANCE 2025 (Banking & Finance)
“Magali was really brilliant. She’s built a strong relationship with the clients based on trust.”
2025
CHAMBERS FRANCE 2025 (Banking & Finance)
“Magali had to step in an emergency situation in one of our legal processes. Despite the tight timing, the transition and the execution of the legal process was seamless and best-in-class.”
2025
CHAMBERS FRANCE 2025 (Banking & Finance)
“I am very satisfied with Magali’s advice on complex LBO financing.”“I am very satisfied with Magali’s advice on complex LBO financing.”
2025
BEST LAWYERS 2026
Recognised by her peers in The Best Lawyers in France 2026 for her expertise in Structured Finance Law.
2026
Provided by Chambers
Magali Béraud has expertise in LBO unitranche financing. She routinely represents private equity funds and asset managers.
Magali Béraud a une expertise en financement LBO unitranche. Elle représente régulièrement des fonds de private eqtuity et des gestionnaires d'actifs.
Provided by Chambers
Magali Béraud is sharp and has very good interpersonal skills.
Magali Béraud is a very good lawyer who leads client discussions in a clear and assertive manner.
Magali Béraud is pragmatic and very ethical. She is very smart and experienced. She finds solutions and I trust her.
Magali Béraud a une approche pointue et un très bon sens relationnel.
Magali Béraud est pragmatique et a une approche très éthique. Elle est très intelligente et expérimentée. Elle trouve des solutions et j'ai confiance en elle.
Magali Béraud is sharp and has very good interpersonal skills.
Magali Béraud is a very good lawyer who leads client discussions in a clear and assertive manner.
Magali Béraud is pragmatic and very ethical. She is very smart and experienced. She finds solutions and I trust her.
Magali Béraud a une approche pointue et un très bon sens relationnel.
Magali Béraud est pragmatique et a une approche très éthique. Elle est très intelligente et expérimentée. Elle trouve des solutions et j'ai confiance en elle.
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