Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 1
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Shearman & Sterling is active in acquisition financing, with further strength in credit facility matters. The team also has experience coordinating with team members in other key jurisdictions such as the UK, the USA and Luxembourg. The lawyers act for a broad range of clients including banks and corporates.
Nicolas Bombrun is a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- Shearman & Sterling advised Bridgepoint on the unitranche financing of its acquisition of Equativ Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shearman & Sterling provides very good support overall."
"They are no-nonsense lawyers: they find a good middle ground and advise appropriately."
"Shearman & Sterling provides very good support overall."
"They are no-nonsense lawyers: they find a good middle ground and advise appropriately."
Notable Practitioners
English-qualified Adrian Mellor is experienced in advising domestic and cross-border clients on corporate finance and restructurings. He also continues to advise major banks on export finance.
Julien Roux joins the rankings this year in recognition of his activity for lenders on major corporate and acquisition finance transactions. He also advises syndicates on sustainability-linked facilities.
Thomas Roy is an up-and-coming lawyer advising domestic and international lenders on acquisition finance. He is particularly active in the private equity space.
"He is very competent and he has the impressive ability to find compromises."
"Thomas has great expertise and is dedicated."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
France