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Banking & Finance - France

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills boasts strong experience in a range of areas including acquisition finance and syndicated lending, with further expertise in project finance as well as debt refinancing. The team also frequently acts on bridge financing matters. The law firm assists both domestic and international borrowers and lenders with cross-border operations. Its impressive client roster includes leading investment banks and domestic corporates.

Work Highlights

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  • HSF advised Airbus on its new EUR8 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility agreement.

Strengths

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"It is a very responsive team; the lawyers are very competent and ambitious, as well as fair in negotiations."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"They have a very good ability to handle complex files and excellent responsiveness."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"HSF showed strong analytical capabilities and proposed effective solutions."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Laure Bonin
4
Laure Bonin
4
Band 4

Laure Bonin has notable experience in leveraged and acquisition finance. Her client portfolio includes both domestic and international banks, as well as private debt funds. She joined Herbert Smith Freehills in February 2024.

"She showed very good technical skills which made the transaction very smooth."

"Laure is a very committed lawyer."

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5
Régis Oréal
5
Band 5

Régis Oréal is noted for his broad practice covering acquisition finance and debt restructuring. He advises domestic and cross-border banks, corporates and public financial institutions.

"His responsiveness and commercial vision are highly appreciated."

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Laure Bonin
4
Laure Bonin
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Band 4
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Régis Oréal
5
Band 5
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