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Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Incomparable responsiveness and professionalism. The team is very qualified and willing.'
‘Hugues Hounkpati and Philippe Monfort master the subject perfectly.'
‘Solid work and a reasonable approach to getting a deal done.’
‘Phillipe Montfort and Hugues Hunkpati generally approach things practically while still offering a strong representation of their client's interests.’
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- RIVE Private Investment
- Société Générale
- The Korea Development Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and The Korea Development Bank on a first of its kind Balthazar insurance-backed, sustainability-linked JOLCO financing of one Airbus A350-900 aircraft on lease to Air France.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Hugues Hounkpati
Practice head
Alexia Russell
Other key lawyers
Philippe Monfort; Hugues Hounkpati