At King & Spalding LLP, the banking practice is noted for its strong focus on mid-cap LBO transactions, which the team often handles for sponsor-side clients. The group also regularly advises companies, private equity funds, banks and debt funds on the granting, refinancing and repricing of loans for SME entities, including ESG, syndicated and bond financings. The Parisian team often works closely with the London and New York offices to support clients on complex international cases. Fernand Arsanios heads up the practice, in which Delphine Guillotte is a name to note.
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- ‘Adaptability, negotiation skills, availability and relevant advice.'
- ‘Fernand Arsanios is available, constructive, pragmatic and solution-oriented.'
Key clients
- Andera Partners/Andera Acto Centre Azuréen de Cancérologie Banque Populaire Rives de Paris Messika Group Voltalia Axway Software SA White Peaks Capital Banque Palatine Manutan International Etix Everywhere Holding France SAS PullUp Entertainment Ardian
Work highlights
Assisted Voltalia with obtaining a syndicated ESG financing worth €294 million.
Advising CAC on financing a leveraged buyout transaction.
Practice head
Fernand Arsanios
Other key lawyers
Delphine Guillotte