Latham & Watkins is very well-known for handling prominent corporate finance and refinancing matters for leading French and international banks and sponsors, often in the private equity space. LBO transactions, RCF and TL loan facilities, and amend and extend cases are also key areas of instruction for the team. Practice head Carla-Sophie Imperadeiro is very experienced in private equity matters. Xavier Farde has an excellent reputation for handling real estate finance and debt finance matters, to name a couple of core strengths, while Lionel Dechmann acts for financial institutions and investment funds in mandates. Counsel Aurélien Lorenzi is very experienced in advising on leveraged financing deals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very detailed knowledge of the market. An ability to deliver within very short timeframes.'
- ‘Xavier Farde and Lionel Dechmann are key partners in the market.'
- ‘Responsiveness and availability, creative and technical approach, strong commitment.'
- ‘Super team, highly expert, very efficient and responsive, solution-oriented.'
Key clients
- Ardian
- Intermediate Capital Group
- Asmodée
- Astorg Partners
- Balt Inc.
- AccorInvest Group
- Barclays
- BNP Paribas
- Bridgepoint
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- DIF Capital Partners
- EG Group
Work highlights
Advised a club of private credit funds on the Holdco PIK financing for Clayton, Dubilier & Rice’s (CD&R) acquisition of a 50% controlling stake in Opella.
Advised on the financing of a tender offer of Esker in the context of a take-private transaction.
Lawyers
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Aurélien Lorenzi
Practice head
Carla-Sophie Imperadeiro
Other key lawyers
Xavier Farde; Lionel Dechmann; Aurélien Lorenzi