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Banking & Finance - France

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman 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 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.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised BNP Paribas on a new renewable multicurrency syndicated credit line with ESG criteria for Danone worth EUR2 billion.

Strengths

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The lawyers are very constructive, committed and competent.

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The team are responsive, with a hands-on approach.

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A&O Shearman has one of the most skilled and resourceful teams, with excellent knowledge of the client's pain points and the ability to step into our shoes.

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Notable Practitioners

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Adrian Mellor
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Adrian Mellor
4
Band 4

English-qualified Adrian Mellor is experienced in advising domestic and cross-border clients on corporate finance and restructurings. He also advises major banks on export finance.

Adrian is an outstanding lawyer with great experience and expertise.

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Julien Roux
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Julien Roux
4
Band 4

Julien Roux acts for lenders on major corporate and acquisition finance transactions. He also advises syndicates on sustainability-linked facilities.

Julien is a reliable lawyer who always has in mind his clients' best interests.

Julien is a competent partner on large and complex transactions, with good negotiation skills.

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5
Michel Houdayer
5
Band 5

Michel Houdayer is noted for his experience advising on domestic and international acquisition finance matters. He represents borrowers, lenders and private equity clients.

Michel is very responsive and helpful.

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Thomas Roy
5
Thomas Roy
5
Band 5

Thomas Roy advises domestic and international lenders on acquisition finance. He is particularly active in the private equity space.

Thomas knows his area very well and has an impressive work ethic. He brings solutions and is very organised in negotiations, including complex ones and when there are lots of parties involved.

Thomas is a highly qualified lawyer with a strong solution-oriented mindset and a leading capability to defend the lender even in tense situations.

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A&O Shearman

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Adrian Mellor
4
Adrian Mellor
4
Band 4
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Julien Roux
4
Julien Roux
4
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5
Michel Houdayer
5
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Thomas Roy
5
Thomas Roy
5
Band 5
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