Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is often mandated by leading French banks, major international banks, and other alternative financial institutions to advise on regulatory matters and M&A transactional work, notably in the structured finance field. The practice regularly assists with the sale of large loan portfolios. Régis Oréal, Vincent Hatton, and Sonia Rogez are key contacts in the practice, which also houses strong enforcement, prudential, and money laundering expertise, and is retained by banks and financial institutions facing AMF, ACPR, and other types of investigations from national or international authorities. Antoine Juaristi and Martin Le Touzé are recommended in this area.
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- ‘The team is very available, understands our business and seeks to resolve our issues.’
- 'Vincent Hatton seeks to resolve issues rather than simply state the law and he is available.’
Key clients
- Société Générale
- BNP Paribas
- BNP Paribas Cardif
- Crédit Coopératif
- BPCE
- Natixis group
- Crédit Agricole
- Orange Bank
- Ayvens Group
- AXA
- Generali
- Hoist Finance AB
Work highlights
Advised Société Générale on the disposal of its subsidiary Shine, a French fintech providing e-money and payment services to professionals and SMEs, to Ageras, a Danish group which operates a platform integrating banking, accounting, and tax filing.
Advised Orange Bank on the sale of its loans' portfolio composed of consumer loans, residential mortgage loans, and professional loans (performing and non-performing) within the context of the withdrawal of Orange Bank banking license.
Advising Crédit Coopératif (BPCE group) on the acquisition of the fintech Anytime from Orange Bank.
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Practice head
Vincent Hatton; Antoine Juaristi; Martin Le Touzé; Régis Oréal
Other key lawyers
Sonia Rogez