Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘They understand their clients' business and commercial drivers and seamlessly ensure those drivers are reflected in their work product. They are also charming to deal with - an absolute pleasure’.

• ‘Alexia Russell is wonderful to deal with, with a true understanding of her clients' businesses. She leads her team effectively and efficiently. She works seamlessly with all stakeholders.'

• ‘Philippe Monfort: availability, relevance, competence.’

• ‘One of the only banking finance teams in Paris with real experts in asset finance and setting up financing through leasing, qualified in French and English law.’

• ‘Philippe Monfort: very competent in maritime financing and financing by credit-leases with tax leverage. Rachel Campbell: very competent in export financing and good knowledge of financing on the African continent. Alexia Russell: very competent in maritime financing.’

• ‘In-depth knowledge of the issues surrounding asset financing, particularly leasing operations.’

• ‘Philippe Montfort stands out for his very significant involvement in transactions with a proactive and relevant approach, having a perfect knowledge of the constraints of banking establishments and a systematic search for compromises that are always protective for financiers. ’

Key clients

• Atlante
• BNP Paribas
• Crédit Agricole - CACIB
• Crédit Industriel et Commercial
• Crédit Mutuel Impact
• Nexrail
• SACE
• Société Générale
• Streem Holding
• Technique Solaire

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