HFW advise banks and financial institutions on financing and lending matters, especially financing though tax lease structures. Jean-Marc Zampa advises on complex financings, including international syndicated loans, acquisition finance, asset finance, and tax-advantaged financings. Banking and finance expert Paolo Pinna is qualified under English, French and Italian law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Extensive experience and exclusive focus on banking.'
- ‘A high level of involvement and availability of the partners in transactions and negotiations, a very pragmatic approach.’
- ‘Responsive, precise, but with a commercial approach.’
Key clients
- ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advising ICBC Financial Leasing Co. (ICBCL), Ltd. on the refinancing of bareboat charter agreements relating to 40 vessels owned by ICBCL and chartered to the Bourbon group, in the context of the global restructuring of the Bourbon group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jean -Marc Zampa
Other key lawyers
Paolo Pinna