Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP stands out for its financing expertise in the upper- to mid-cap sphere. The group is well-versed in advising prominent private equity sponsors and private debt funds on mid- to upper mid-cap unitranche acquisition financing deals. The team also assists banks with corporate financing and debt refinancing deals. Paul Lombard heads the practice, in which Thomas Binet and counsel Ralph Unger are the other key practitioners to note.
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  • ‘The team stands out primarily for its in-depth knowledge and a nuanced understanding of specific challenges. Their approach is both rigorous and pragmatic, with excellent business acumen and a genuine ability to anticipate clients' needs.'

    ‘Paul Lombard is a lawyer of exceptional quality, both technically impeccable and possessing excellent strategic judgement. He is a true trusted partner, with a rare ability to combine legal rigor, pragmatism, and business acumen.'

    ‘Great team, very available, very technically skilled, well-staffed. Always very well supported by them.’

    ‘A highly competent team specializing in midcap/upper midcap in France and internationally.’

    ‘Paul Lombard is a leading player in unitranche financing and enjoys an excellent market position. His in-depth knowledge of the sector and its key players allows him  to provide clients with expert advice and unparalleled negotiating power.’

    ‘Paul Lombard is very responsive and committed.'

    ‘Thomas Binet: quality of work, responsiveness, agility.’

    ‘Paul Lombard and Ralph Unger: their responsiveness is exceptional and their efficiency remarkable. A perfect mastery of market standards and ability to anticipate needs, propose pragmatic solutions, and manage projects with a high level of rigour. The service provided is consistently of excellent quality.’

Key clients

  • Ardian Arey Barings BlackRock Private Debt BNP Paribas CACIB CVC Eurazeo Five Arrows GSquare Hayfin H.I.G. Whitehorse IK Partners Latour Capital Macquarie Capital Montefiore Motion Equity Partners PAI Partners Société Générale Tikehau

Work highlights

Advising Barings on the unitranche financing of the acquisition of Groupe Premium by Blackstone and Eurazeo.