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Addleshaw Goddard
32 avenue Kléber
75116
France

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France > Capital markets: debt capital markets Tier 3

Addleshaw Goddard advises a mix of financial institutions, public entities and issuers on small- to medium-size DCM transactions including EuroPPs. The firm is also able to assist with more complex work including public bond offerings on various European securities exchanges as well as US private placement deals. The practice is led by Julien Bacus; he is supported by counsel Charles Tissier.

Practice head(s):

Julien Bacus

Other key lawyers:

Charles Tissier

Testimonials

‘High quality of services and responsiveness. Respect deadlines and fluid communication’.

‘Charles Tissier is creative and has great listening skills. He is dynamic and a highly promising adviser’.

‘The team is very involved, responsive and defends its clients’ interests to the end. They always look for the best solutions’.

‘Charles Tissier is extremely involved, creative, responsive and able to anticipate other parties’ positions.’

Key clients

UniCredit Bank AG

Bred Banque Populaire

Remy Cointreau

Faurecia

Kepler Cheuvreux

Les Mousquetaires

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Département de la Savoie

Après-demain

EPC Groupe

Morgan Stanley

Barclays

HSBC

NatWest

Work highlights

Advised UniCredit Bank AG on the issue by Vilogia SA of 40 years, €100,000,000, fixed rate bonds and 25 years, 74,000,000 floating rate bonds to international investors and 15 years, 58,000,000 fixed rate notes.
Advised Rémy Cointreau on the public offering of bonds in Belgium and Luxembourg listed on Euronext Belgium.
Advised Les Mousquetaires on the issuance of Euro PP bonds for a total of €210,000,000 maturing from 5Y to 10Y.

France > Derivatives and structured finance Tier 3

Addleshaw Goddard has strong derivative expertise through practice head Julien Bacus, who has strong credentials in this field and advises major French and international banks. The practice is able to advise clients on derivative transactions linked to various matters including EMIR, clearing houses, repo, and collateral management documentation. The team also includes Charles Tissier.

Leading individuals

Julien Bacus – Addleshaw Goddard

Practice head(s):

Julien Bacus

Other key lawyers:

Charles Tissier

Testimonials

‘The team led by Julien Bacus is one of the few firms in Paris with a practice dedicated to derivatives transactions. They are excellent, business driven, very pragmatic to find solutions and help to close complex transactions.’

‘Julien Bacus is a real star, more than 20 years working on derivatives, being able to advise on every sort of derivative transactions and their regulatory environment.’

Key clients

European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET)

Engie Global Markets

MUFG Bank

UBS Bank AG

Credit Suisse

Portakabin/Shepherd Building Group Limited

Faurecia

Transport Stockage Energie

HSBC

Nomura

Barclays

Groupe Duval SAS

Bank of America NA

Work highlights

Advising the EFET (European Federation of Energy Traders) on the enforceability of contractual standards governing derivative transactions in electricity and gas
Advising MUFG Bank on the negotiation of FBF ISDA and collateral documentation.
Advising UBS Bank AG on the negotiation of the EMIR initial margin with French counterparties and on the negotiation of their initial (IM) and variable (VM) margins.

France > Real estate Tier 5

Practice head(s):

Edouard Vitry; Sylvie Chandesris

Testimonials

‘The real estate team is made up of multidisciplinary professionals who have extensive experience in the intricacies of the French market and its legislation, but also in managing foreign clients who can be more demanding when faced with the pressures of a new market. The client was extremely satisfied with the service and availability of the team led by Edouard Vitry.’

‘Edouard Vitry has an easy-going attitude, which puts people at ease, and has helped solve problems in several areas. He leads his internal team with style and has recruited quality people who provide excellent support.’

‘Edouard Vitry and Sylvie Chandesris – quality of service, diversity, and innovation.’

‘Very responsive lawyers, very technically skilled. Excellent follow-up of files and perfect negotiation skills.’

‘Fast responses, good advice, easy to deal with.’

Key clients

Equinix

Kai Yuan Holdings

VanMoof

Gallikà

Corston

Norlake Hospitality

The Normandy Memorial Trust

Kroll Advisory

PGL Travel

Capgemini

CBRE

Work highlights

Advised Norlake Hospitality on the sale of The Hoxton Paris, a hotel, restaurant and bar in Paris to Schroders.
Assisted Equinix with the construction of a new 16,000 sq.m. data centre in Argenteuil for its xScale operations.
Advised Indian hospitality group Interglobe Hotels Private on major refurbishment works to be carried out on one of its trophy assets on Paris’s left bank.

France > Dispute resolution: International arbitration

Firms to watch

Addleshaw Goddard hired Ioana Knoll-Tudor, who notably has a strong Eastern European practice, from Jeantet in October 2023, to launch its Paris-based arbitration practice.

Next Generation Partners

Ioana Knoll-Tudor – Addleshaw Goddard

France > Administrative and public law

Firms to watch

Addleshaw Goddard launched its public law practice in October 2023 after hiring the well recognised Jacques Dabreteau, who joined from Ashurst LLP.

France > Employment

Firms to watch

Addleshaw Goddard significantly bolstered its employment practice with the arrival of the highly regarded Anna-Christina Chaves from KEY LAWYERS in January 2024.

France > EU, competition and distribution

Firms to watch

Former Ashurst LLP partner Michaël Cousin leads the team at Addleshaw Goddard, bringing expertise in antitrust, distribution and compliance matters to the table.

France > Mergers and acquisitions

Firms to watch

Addleshaw Goddard assists a large base of foreign clients with small and medium-sized deals, spanning various industry sectors including the hotel industry. Antoine Martin, Mathieu Taupin and David Lambert are the key contacts.

Opened on 1 February 2021, the Paris office counts over 40 lawyers, including 18 partners. The day to day work of the French lawyers combines innovation and added value. Their in-depth knowledge and experience of the French market covers corporate M&A, private equity, tax, public law, finance, competition / distribution law, real estate, commercial litigation, insolvency, intellectual property, data protection, employment, international arbitration, white-collar crime and commercial contracts. The Paris office work closely with AG lawyers across its international offices including the UK, Ireland, continental Europe (Luxembourg, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East ensuring global coverage for client activities, whether they are financial institutions, corporates, public sector or individuals.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Marketing and Business Development	Julie Creuilly	julie.creuilly@aglaw.com	0627402443

Name	Position	Profile
Ms Perrine Ader	Perrine spent two years at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner before joining Addleshaw…	View Profile
Mr François Alambret	With more than 20 years’ experience, François advises clients on labour issues…	View Profile
Mr Julien Bacus	Julien Bacus is a partner in the Finance group of Addleshaw Goddard’s…	View Profile
Mr Rémy Blain	Rémy has 30 years of legal experience, both in business as a…	View Profile
Mr Fabrice Bouquier	Fabrice Bouquier assists French and international clients with their strategic projects:…	View Profile
Ms Blandine Bourelle	Before joining Addleshaw Goddard, Blandine has been an associate with K&L Gates…	View Profile
Ms Stéphanie Chami	Stéphanie is an associate in the finance team of the Paris office…	View Profile
Mrs Sylvie Chandesris	Sylvie focuses her practice on leases, construction, property development, real estate financing,…	View Profile
Ms Anna-Christina Chaves	Anna-Christina has worked as a lawyer since 2001. She has developed a…	View Profile
Mr Aymar Claret de Fleurieu	Aymar Claret de Fleurieu is a Managing Associate in our International Arbitration Practice,…	View Profile
Ms Marie-Emilie Codina	Marie-Emilie advises clients in various domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and…	View Profile
Mr Charles Connesson	Charles has significant and recognised expertise in banking and finance and is…	View Profile
Mr Michaël Cousin	Michaël is a partner in the EU/Competition department in Paris. He represents…	View Profile
Ms Gabriela Custodio	Gabriela is an associate in the commercial disputes team. Her practice focuses…	View Profile
Mr Jacques Dabreteau	Jacques works with private operators (investors, industrial companies, lenders, etc.) but also…	View Profile
Mr Jugwal Doyen	Jugwal is an associate in the Competition/Distribution department. He assists and represents…	View Profile
Ms Julia Ficetola	Julia acts predominantly in business Law and in particular on merger &…	View Profile
Mr Louis Gaddi	Louis is associate in the Global Investigations team. He graduated from Jean…	View Profile
Ms Celia Gallo	Celia advises clients doing business in France on all aspects of French…	View Profile
Mr Baudouin Gueyffier	Baudouin’s practice focuses on corporate law, with particular emphasis on mergers and…	View Profile
Mr Georges-Louis Harang	Georges is a French lawyer: admitted at the Paris Bar in 2006.…	View Profile
Mr Hugo Jung	Hugo is a real estate associate who graduated from Pantheon-Assas University (post-master…	View Profile
Ms Ioana Knoll-Tudor	Dr. Ioana Knoll-Tudor is a partner in the Paris office and member…	View Profile
Mr Gwenaël Kropfinger	Gwenaël Kropfinger has extensive experience in advising private equity funds and multinational…	View Profile
Mr David Lambert	David advises investment funds and family offices in their small to mid…	View Profile
Ms Emmanuelle Lecornu-Mercier	Emmanuelle Lecornu-Mercier focuses her practice on labour and employment law, and data…	View Profile
Ms Elisabeth Marrache	Elisabeth Marrache is leading the IP/IT and data protection practice at Addleshaw…	View Profile
Mr Antoine Martin	Antoine Martin advises on all aspects of corporate / M&A matters. He…	View Profile
Mr Pierre Mathé	Pierre Mathé’s practice focuses on financial regulatory matters in the context of…	View Profile
Mr François-Xavier Mirza	François-Xavier Mirza has been a member of the Paris Bar since 2014.…	View Profile
Mr Louis-Alexandre Montpeyroux	Louis-Alexandre Montpeyroux focuses his practice on advising and assisting companies on projects…	View Profile
Ms Mathilde Mounic	Mathilde Mounic joined Addleshaw Goddard in 2023. She advises both French and…	View Profile
Mr Charles Nesselrode	Charles is an associate in the Public Law Department. He advises and…	View Profile
Mr David Père	David represents companies and executives in the context of French or international…	View Profile
Ms Gabrielle Pierre-Lenfant	Gabrielle is practising at the Paris Bar for three years, in intellectual…	View Profile
Ms Dorine Reda	Dorine has experience in advising private equity funds and multinational groups on…	View Profile
Mr Mathieu Taupin	Mathieu advises on all aspects of corporate/M&A matters. He specialises in mergers…	View Profile
Ms Cécile Terret	Cécile focuses her practice in the fields of national and international conflict…	View Profile
Mr Charles Tissier	Charles Tissier is a counsel in the Finance group of Addleshaw Goddard…	View Profile
Mr Edouard Vitry	Before joining Addleshaw Goddard, Edouard has been a partner with K&L Gates…	View Profile
Ms Anaïs Vue	Anaïs focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation as well as…	View Profile

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