Addleshaw Goddard > Paris, France > Firm Profile
Addleshaw Goddard Offices
32 avenue Kléber
75116
France
Addleshaw Goddard > The Legal 500 Rankings
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:
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.Practice head(s):
Julien Bacus
Other key lawyers:
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
France > Administrative and public law
France > Employment
France > EU, competition and distribution
France > Mergers and acquisitions
Addleshaw Goddard > Firm Profile
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.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Marketing and Business Development | Julie Creuilly | julie.creuilly@aglaw.com | 0627402443 |
Lawyer Profiles
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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 partner 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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