Cyril Abtan > Linklaters > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Headed by Françoise Maigrot, Linklaters’ recent caseload encompasses property asset management, disposals, and investments. Maigrot is knowledgeable about environmental and planning law, while Cyril Abtan is well versed in real estate financing. Saadoun Alioua and Farah Alabed are often engaged on leasing matters, while Camille Lapeyre is well regarded in the renewable energy sector.

Linklaters ‘s large team, which combined top French and UK law expertise, heavily assists leading French and international banks on the granting of complex and large financings including syndicated and bilateral loans, RCF and super RCF facilities, as well as bridge and ESG loans. The practice regularly advises on complex debt refinancing and large acquisition finance deals, including public tender offers.  Finally, the team also assists corporations and investment funds, especially in the real estate finance sector where it has strong knowhow – it recently completed a high volume of refinancing and amend and extend work in that area.  Cyril Abtan, Kathryn Merryfield and  Rhéa Christophilopoulos are all excellent partners. They are supported by counsel Lauren Hanley and managing associate Fanny Allouche .