Under the joint leadership of Valérie Lemaitre and Barthélemy Faye, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton‘s team is instructed by France’s largest corporations in the granting and refinancing of corporate loans, including RCF facilities. The group also advises borrowers on large acquisition finance deals. Faye is a go-to-expert for assisting with transactions granted to African states, as well as advising on sovereign debt matters. Counsel Laura Birène and associate Bilal Boudouda are key contacts.
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- ‘A very solid team, perfect market knowledge, and excellent availability.'
Key clients
- Capgemini
- Axéréal
- Vivendi
- Canal+
- Havas
- Sulo
- OVH Groupe
- Publicis Groupe S.A.
- Sodiaal
- Editis Holding
- The Republic of Cote d’Ivoire
- The Republic of Benin
Work highlights
Advised Capgemini on the financing of its cross-border acquisition of WNS.
Advised Axéréal on its €1.9 billion secured refinancings.
Represented the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in a €400 million loan facility.
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Bilal Boudouda
Practice head
Valérie Lemaitre; Barthélemy Faye
Other key lawyers
Laura Birène; Bilal Boudouda