Led by Adrien Paturaud, Goodwin‘s ’versatile’ mid-cap banking and finance practice is sought after by leading French banks, debt funds and private equity sponsors. The offering includes assisting with complex financings and refinancings, lending matters and unitranche facilities. The team has been kept particularly busy advising on mid-cap LBO work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team demonstrates creativity and pragmatism in negotiations. It possesses the experience and perspective necessary to bring transactions to a successful conclusion.’
- ‘The team has a real presence in the French mid-cap market. The financing team, led by Adrien Paturaud, is resilient and has proven expertise in their advice.'
- ‘Adrien Paturaud is a renowned adviser. He has a strong business sense in addition to possessing extensive technical expertise, which brings a sense of calm during negotiations.’
- ‘Excellent technical knowledge, availability, reliability and pragmatism.’
- ‘An efficient and flexible team with a very good understanding of market practices, with whom it is a pleasure to work on a personal level.’
- ‘Adrien Paturaud stands out particularly for his great availability, good technical skills and ability to propose flexible solutions while being very attentive to respecting the key points of the transactions.’
Key clients
- Alpha Wave Global
- Bank of Ireland
- Banque Palatine
- Banque Populaire Val de France
- Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhône Alpes
- Barings Global Advisers Limited
- Blackrock
- BNP Paribas
- Capza
- Corinthia Global Management Limited
- Crédit Agricole CIB
- Crédit Industriel et Commercial
Work highlights
Advised Pemberton Asset Management on the financing of the acquisition of Ayming and Horus Finance.
Advised Arcmont Asset Management Limited, Corinthia Global Management Limited, and Five Arrows Managers on the refinancing of part of the existing debt of the Hygie31 group.
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Practice head
Adrien Paturaud