Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - France
What the Team is Known For
McDermott Will & Emery is recognised for its experience in domestic transaction finance. Its lawyers have additional expertise advising lenders on LBO financings and equity bridge facilities. Clients benefit from the department's cross-practice approach with the firm's corporate and tax teams.
Strengths
McDermott Will & Emery has a team of very talented lawyers able to handle sophisticated and complex matters but also to innovate to help you win the deal.
The lawyers understand the commercial issues of all parties and have a great reputation.
We have a very established relationship and strong trust in McDermott for all fund finance subjects.
The team is very well staffed and able to provide tailored advice.
The strength of McDermott is their availability and the accessibility of their lawyers.
Work Highlights
McDermott Will & Emery advised Siparex on the EUR100 million senior and mezzanine financing of its acquisition of Passman.
Notable practitioners
Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly has experience advising on acquisition finance and continues to show particular strength in equity bridge financing. His clients are both borrower and lender-side.
He is very agile advising lenders and sponsors on a wide scope from fund financing to leveraged finance. He has a valuable understanding of market trends and innovations.
Pierre-Arnoux is extremely nice and it's pleasant to work with him. I know I can trust him completely, and negotiations are always constructive.
Pierre-Arnoux is particularly strong on strategic matters or to reassure clients.
Shirin Deyhim assists banks and private equity funds with acquisition finance matters.
Shirin is very available and we have quality exchanges.
Shirin is a talented lawyer and nice to work with.