Banking & Finance
France
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Magali Béraud
France 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Nabarro Béraud Avocats
Practice Areas
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.
Career
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.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Paris Bar.
Clients
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.
Personal
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.
Work Highlights
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.
Experience
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.
Education
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
Awards
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
Key sectors
Financial InvestorsFinancial ServicesIndustrials, Engineering and ManufacturingEnergy and UtilitiesRetail and Consumer
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers France
Banking & Finance - France
Up and Coming
Individual Editorial
Magali Béraud has expertise in LBO unitranche financing. She routinely represents private equity funds and asset managers.
Editorial individuel
Magali Béraud a une expertise en financement LBO unitranche. Elle représente régulièrement des fonds de private eqtuity et des gestionnaires d'actifs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Magali Béraud is sharp and has very good interpersonal skills.
Banking & FinanceChambers FranceMagali Béraud is a very good lawyer who leads client discussions in a clear and assertive manner.
Banking & FinanceChambers FranceMagali Béraud is pragmatic and very ethical. She is very smart and experienced. She finds solutions and I trust her.
Banking & FinanceChambers FranceMagali Béraud a une approche pointue et un très bon sens relationnel.
Banking & FinanceChambers FranceMagali 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.
Banking & FinanceChambers FranceMagali Béraud est une très bonne avocate qui mène les discussions avec ses clients de manière claire et affirmée. Banking & FinanceChambers France
Ranked Individuals at Nabarro Béraud Avocats (2)
France
Jonathan Nabarro
Head of Banking & Finance
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Head of Banking & Finance
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