Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : France
Band 1
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The firm has a well-known banking and finance practice covering a wide spectrum of matters. The team advises on cross-border debt refinancings, leveraged acquisitions, and project and real estate finance, and displays further capabilities in investment-grade financings. The lawyers also offer a strong practice in financial services regulation, covering banking and asset management regulatory matters, with expertise in novel crypto products. The team has demonstrable experience in assisting international banking and finance clients with the establishment of French affiliates. The lawyers also have 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. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Providence Equity Partners on the financing for its joint investment with Five Arrows into A2MAC1, valued at EUR1.4 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We received great support from the firm."
"They are good at managing the processes and finding solutions. They want to make sure nothing is lost in translation and they are very available and committed to deals."
"The team is very sharp on transaction structuring."
"They are no-nonsense lawyers: they find a good middle ground and advise appropriately."
"We received great support from the firm."
"They are good at managing the processes and finding solutions. They want to make sure nothing is lost in translation and they are very available and committed to deals."
"The team is very sharp on transaction structuring."
"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