
White & Case LLP 's large dedicated team assists leading French banks, corporations and investment funds with the negotiation, amending and refinancing of large corporate loans (including RCF and ESG facilities), and acquisition finance deals (including the financing of spin-off and takeover bids). Acting alongside the restructuring practice, the banking and finance team also regularly advises debtors and investors on the restructuring of large banking and bond debts linked to large and prominent corporations. The highly regarded Raphaël Richard supervises the practice, within which Denise Diallo, Samir Berlat and Neeloferr Roy are other key members.
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Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Crédit Agricole
- Société Générale
- Natixis
- HSBC France
- Morgan Stanley
- Deutsche Bank
- JP Morgan
- Goldman Sachs
- Bank of Ireland
Work highlights
- Advised Alstom in connection with the renewal of its revolving facility.
- Advised Sodexo on a financing in connection with the spin-off of its Benefits and Rewards Services business, Pluxee.
- Advised Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions, on its refinancing.
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Practice head
Raphaël Richard
Other key lawyers
Denise Diallo; Samir Berlat; Neeloferr Roy