Banking & Finance - France
What the team is known for
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei offers notable capabilities across the full range of banking and finance matters, including debt refinancing, real estate and asset finance, as well as LBO acquisition financing and syndicated finance. Its solid client base consists of leading international and French banks, in addition to credit institutions. The lawyers provide a full-service offering for clients through cooperation with the firm's real estate, tax and corporate teams.
Strengths
"What I like about De Pardieu is that I know if I give the team a matter it will be handled thoroughly. The lawyers negotiate fairly but also in your best interest, and don't compromise the quality of their work, even in tricky situations."
Work highlights
De Pardieu advised a banking pool, including HSBC and Société Générale, on EUR2.4 billion financing for Altrad.
Notable practitioners
Christophe Gaillard assists with acquisition financing, credit facilities and refinancing mandates. He acts for a range of leading French and international financial institutions and banks.
Sébastien Boullier de Branche advises on a range of finance matters, including acquisitions and debt restructurings for corporate borrowers. "We were very happy with his work and he is also very transaction-driven." "Sébastien is very dedicated and quite insightful from a technical standpoint. He really gives advice taking into account the specificities of our investments. He is really involved day to day." "He has the particular skill to make the distinction between a technical problem without significant business impact and the more difficult issues, and always comes up with a solution which can be agreed by both parties. The process of getting to a conclusion is therefore significantly eased."
