Eric Fiszelson leads the team at Ashurst LLP, which enjoys a strong following among leading French and international banks, as well as lenders and large corporations. The team is regularly instructed in mid-cap acquisition financing deals, large-scale debt restructuring matters, and cases regarding granting mid- and large-cap ESG, term, bridge and RCF facilities. In addition, the group reports an uptick in work involving acquisition finance and private equity deals. Pierre Roux focuses on leveraged finance cases. Counsel Audrey Lesage brings expertise in project finance, and senior associate Arnaud Conquis is well-versed in handling corporate and real estate finance matters.
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- ‘Eric Fiszelson is an excellent technician who knows how to be pragmatic in negotiations. He has a very good understanding of the market.’
- ‘High-quality support for clients.’
- ‘Pierre Roux and his team deliver high-quality work and are very responsive. Communication is friendly and seamless.’
- ‘The team stands out for its ability to look at unconventional topics, collaborate with other teams abroad when necessary, and its availability.’
- ‘Eric Fiszelson: Highly regarded, excellent tact during complex negotiations. Audrey Lesage: Excellent communication skills, precise and nuanced approach to the issues at stake in our cases.’
- ‘A strong capacity to successfully manage a negotiation process, to maintain momentum, and to ensure that deadlines are met, all this while remaining consistently pleasant and intelligent in their approach. Remarkable ability to help clients understand complex legal aspects and make them more accessible to non-lawyers.’
Key clients
- Crédit Lyonnais (LCL)
- Electricité de France S.A.
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Laboratoires Pierre Fabre
- Schelcher Prince Gestion
- Arcmont
- Barclays
- BlackRock
- BNP Paribas SA
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- HSBC Continental Europe
- ING
Work highlights
Advised a syndicate of lenders, including Société Générale, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, and Mizuho, in connection with the financing arrangements supporting Brookfield’s public to private acquisition of Neoen.
Advised a syndicate of 36 leading international banks in connection with the €6 billion ESG-linked refinancing of EDF’s back-up revolving credit facilities.
Advised the lenders on the acquisition of the Estya Group (formerly Eris Group) by Charterhouse Capital Partners.
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Practice head
Eric Fiszelson
Other key lawyers
Pierre Roux; Audrey Lesage; Arnaud Conquis