/Home/Global/Banking & Finance in France/Freshfields
View profile of Freshfields
Department profile
Freshfields
Department profile | Freshfields
Banking & Finance

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The law firm boasts a well-reputed practice offering expertise in acquisition financing and credit facilities as well as reorganisations. The lawyers also recently assisted with loans guaranteed by the state in the context of COVID-19. The banking and finance practice additionally handles leveraged financing transactions. The team frequently acts on cross-border mandates, often alongside its international offices. Its clients hail from the retail, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, engineering and energy sectors, in addition to a number of banks, private equity houses and asset managers.

Work Highlights

Provided by Freshfields

  • Freshfields advised Scalian on a EUR123 million acquisition financing.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The lawyers are very technical and have strong negotiation skills."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"They are always a step ahead of what is required and able to provide information or advice in no time."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Freshfields take sufficient time and allocate sufficient resources to perfectly understand the complexity of any situation and propose an appropriate step plan to achieve your goal."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"The team is very strong with capacities to turn over very complex and lengthy documentation, across various jurisdictions and to advise on multiple issues."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Laurent Mabilat
2
Laurent Mabilat
2
Band 2

Laurent Mabilat advises on a range of financing and restructuring mandates. He acts on behalf of leading French and international banking clients.

"He particularly excels in complex and sophisticated deals with cross-border aspects. He is a wise strategic thinker and does not hesitate to step up and defend his opinion. He is also very agile dealing with syndicates of multiple lenders and manages to always remain calm."

"Laurent is a top-notch lawyer. It was an absolute pleasure to have worked with him."

View Profile
Stéphanie Corbière
3
Stéphanie Corbière
3
Band 3

Stéphanie Corbière has a well-regarded practice advising on cross-border acquisition and sale financings for corporates and private equity funds. She additionally assists with debt restructurings.

"Stéphanie Corbière is an insightful lawyer with a deep understanding of her client's needs."

"She has strong expertise."

"Stéphanie is a reactive and sharp lawyer."

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
Freshfields

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

France

Banking & Finance
Laurent Mabilat
2
Laurent Mabilat
2
Band 2
View Profile
Stéphanie Corbière
3
Stéphanie Corbière
3
Band 3
View Profile