Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 5
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Provided by Dentons
Dentons’ Banking & Finance team in Paris focuses on corporate, funds and acquisition finance; commodities and renewable energy finance project, public-private partnership (PPP) and infrastructure finance; structured finance, debt restructuring; banking and finance regulation and litigation; and real estate finance. Partners and their team, advise banking and financial institutions, investment funds, sponsors and, more generally, industrial or commercial groups.
The team has a strong presence in the French market and a proven track record handling complex cross-border financings across Europe. Key clients include major financial institutions, as well as corporates and investment funds.
The team is well known for:
- Its project finance and PPP experience,
- Its expertise in funds financing, working on a number of high-end deals advising both lenders and borrowers,
- Its expertise in asset financing, with a specific expertise in shipping and aircraft financing and rail related financing,
- Real-estate financing.
Chambers Review
Dentons boasts a strong presence in fund finance with further expertise assisting with equity bridge facilities and debt refinancing. The law firm's clients come from various sectors and include banks, investment funds and corporations, in addition to international financial institutions. The lawyers regularly collaborate with the firm's London and Luxembourg offices to cover multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised Faurecia on three EUR140 million bilateral loans granted by Brazilian banks Itau BBA, Banco do Brasil and Banco Bradesco.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They know our points really well and are always available whenever we have questions. There is good expertise at senior and junior levels."
"Dentons anticipate our requests; it is a real comfort to work with them. I also appreciate that, whatever the subject, it is always reviewed by the partner to ensure it is all of impeccable quality."
"They can handle multiple transactions and are very quick to process requests."
"They know our points really well and are always available whenever we have questions. There is good expertise at senior and junior levels."
"Dentons anticipate our requests; it is a real comfort to work with them. I also appreciate that, whatever the subject, it is always reviewed by the partner to ensure it is all of impeccable quality."
"They can handle multiple transactions and are very quick to process requests."
Notable Practitioners
Philippe Max advises on loan facilities, acting for both lenders and borrowers. He also offers expertise in structuring subscription facilities for investment funds.
"He provides an excellent level of service and reliability."
"He is always very involved."
Jean-Marc Allix represents borrowers in corporate finance and refinancing matters. He acts on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons
France
Clients
Provided by Dentons
Agence Française de Développement
Arjobex
BNP Parisbas
Banco Santander
CACEIS Bank
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignation
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Essling Capital
Faurecia
Kasada Capital Management
LRC Goup – River Ouest
Natixis
Industries
Provided by Dentons
Automotive
Energy
Financial institutions
Infrastructure and PPP
Real Estate
Transportation