CMS Francis Lefebvre is recommended for its excellent securitisation know-how that covers a high diversity of assets and products (including synthetic securitization, non-performing loans and energy receivables), often assisting arrangers and credits institutions with the setting up and amend of programmes. The team also has a strong knowledge of covered bonds and also provides some advice on derivatives. Grégory Benteux and Alexandre Bordenave are excellent references in the field of securitisation, while Marc-Etienne Sébire and counsel Pauline Larroque advise on derivatives.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is competent'.
‘The team is friendly and always available.'
‘Gregory Benteux is always available and always looking to find solutions.'
‘The team has a detailed knowledge of regulatory changes, particularly on financial and commercial receivables.'
‘Alexandre Bordenave has great knowledge of the market regarding the sale of non-performing portfolios. Grégory Benteux has broad knowledge of securitisation and its African aspects.'
‘Competence, responsiveness'.
Key clients
- Sienna AM France
- Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring
- La Banque Postale Leasing & Factoring
- Credit Agricole SA,
- Credit Agricole CIB
- MMB SCF
- My Money Bank CCF SFH
- Crédit Agricole Home Loan SFH
- SFIL
- CAFFIL SCF
Work highlights
- Advising Credit Agricole SA for the setting up of a new covered bonds issuer and a €83 billion covered bonds program.
- Advising the originator for the implementation of a buy-now pay later receivables' STS international securitisation transaction.
- Advising BNPP for the implementation of a securitisation of buy-now-pay-later receivables.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alexandre Bordenave
Practice head
Grégory Benteux; Marc-Etienne Sébire
Other key lawyers
Alexandre Bordenave; Pauline Larroque