Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Hogan Lovells specialises in leveraged acquisition finance and debt refinancing matters, acting for a range of leading French banks and asset managers. The practice also has experience acting on unitranche and bridge financings, as well as a growing expertise regarding ESG and sustainability performance indicators.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Société Générale and Crédit Industriel et Commercial as coordinators and mandated arrangers on a USD400 million revolving credit facility to SITA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells are attentive to customer needs and the team are very available. I have great confidence in the lawyers."
"The partners are involved in the cases. Whatever the complexity or the schedule, they deliver with mastery and serenity. We are always very satisfied with the service."
"The responsiveness is excellent. We feel that we are privileged clients. The team is proactive and do not hesitate to anticipate our requests."
"One of their key strengths is that their footprint makes them excellent candidates for cross-border matters."
"Hogan Lovells are attentive to customer needs and the team are very available. I have great confidence in the lawyers."
"The partners are involved in the cases. Whatever the complexity or the schedule, they deliver with mastery and serenity. We are always very satisfied with the service."
"The responsiveness is excellent. We feel that we are privileged clients. The team is proactive and do not hesitate to anticipate our requests."
"One of their key strengths is that their footprint makes them excellent candidates for cross-border matters."
Notable Practitioners
Sabine Bironneau-Loy moves up the rankings this year. She is a well-regarded lawyer who assists clients including leading French financial institutions with acquisition finance mandates.
"Sabine is very committed to defending the interests of her clients, but always in the spirit of a deal-maker. Her technique in her cases, her excellent knowledge of the subject and her availability for clients are a real asset."
Alexander Premont enters the rankings this year in recognition of his experience advising corporates and private equity sponsors on acquisition finance matters. He is also able to assist with French state-guaranteed loans.
"We are often involved in very difficult negotiations with various parties, and he is good at streamlining those processes, particularly when the mood gets more tense. He also has good business acumen."
"I have total confidence in him, his ability to work and that of his team. Alexander is a hard worker."