Linklaters assists a diverse client base of French and international banks, asset management funds and insurers, providing key guidance on a large array of financial regulations and key support during M&A deals undertaken in the financial services sector. Regulatory enforcement is also dealt with. Derivatives, asset management, fintech and ESG are key areas of involvement, while the French team can also rely on a strong European platform. The team is led by Ngoc-Hong Ma and counsel Laurent Benoit.

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Testimonials

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‘Linklaters is a very dedicated law firm. One of their highlights is the capability to render their service all around Europe. The lawyers are responsive, efficient, are very receptive to collaborating with in-house legal, and it is always a pleasure to work with them. They are exceptional at their work with financial regulation and regulatory matters. They have always worked diligently and with a lot of dedication. They are quick problem solvers and very reliable to handle any situation with the local institutions.’
‘Laurent Benoit and Héloïse Daste are very dedicated and very professional people. They always give us the best support along with the most diligent attention to our needs. The team is very well prepared to handle any situation that comes their way. By having offices all around Europe, it facilitates the service rendering and makes the whole operational side run more fluidly. ’
‘Excellent level of services. ’
'Very responsive'.
'Ngoc-Hong Ma is professional, responsive and has a great positive attitude.'

Key clients

Bpifrance
CACEIS Bank
Caisse Fédérale du Crédit Mutuel Nord Europe
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA
Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd
Morgan Stanley Investment
Société Générale
TDR Capital

Work highlights

Advised CACEIS, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A. and Banco Santander, in the context of its acquisition of RBC Investor Services operations in Europe.
Advising various clients on ESG matters.
Advised Bpifrance on the structuring of the Renewable Energy Guarantee Fund (Fonds de Garantie Énergie Renouvelable), announced by the French government in November 2022.