Europe - France
1

Banking and finance: Bank regulatory

Spitz Poulle Kannan

More informationMore information

Dedicated to the financial services sector, Spitz Poulle Kannan houses the largest team on the French market, allowing for a comprehensive coverage of the field. Prominent French and international banks, asset management houses as well as some fintech companies notably seek out advice in relation to regulatory compliance, the launch or reorganisation of businesses, M&A transactions or in their dealing with French and EU regulators. The practice is particularly active in the banking sector, advising on banking. securities and derivatives regulations, and also handles some work in the fintech sector. The practice is co-headed by Arut Kannan, Jean-Baptiste Poulle and Nicolas Spitz. Counsel Sandra Kahn provides key support.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent, relevant, strategic legal analysis.'

  • ‘Excellence in knowledge of the sector and its latest assessments. Accessibility. Practicality.'

  • ‘Experts on regulatory subjects, fully dedicated. The service is impeccable: swift answers, well organized.'

  • ‘Nicolas Spitz is a remarkable expert on regulatory topics. He has a very detailed knowledge of the texts and regulations, but also of the soft law and of the practices of regulators.'

  • ‘They really know the law and are able to apply it in a commercial, practical, business-friendly manner. Strong connections within the French market, market players and regulators. Recommended for any innovative projects. ’

  • ‘Jean-Baptiste Poulle is simply excellent. ’

Key clients

  • Deutsche Bank
  • Edmond de Rothschild
  • BNP Paribas
  • UniCredit
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Natixis
  • Groupe BPCE
  • Total Energies
  • La Banque Postale
  • Crédit Agricole
  • MUFG Bank
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
  • Euroclear

Work highlights

  • Advising on Société Générale/ AllianceBernstein on their plan to form a joint venture.
  • Advised TA Associates on the regulatory aspects of their acquisition of a majority stake in Valoria Capital.
  • Assisted Nissan in the rebalancing of its alliance with Renault, in which Renault reduced its stake from 43.4% to 15%.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Nicolas Spitz
Hall of fameSpitz Poulle Kannan
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sandra Kahn
Spitz Poulle Kannan
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Arut Kannan
Spitz Poulle Kannan
Jean-Baptiste Poulle
Spitz Poulle Kannan

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Arut Kannan, Nicolas Spitz, Jean-Baptiste Poulle

Other key lawyers

Sandra Khan