Clifford Chance assists a prominent client base of leading French and international banks as well as a range of fintechs, sovereign entities, clearing platforms, financial institutions and corporations. Through practice head Frédérick Lacroix, the team is able to handle a comprehensive range of work including complex banks' reorganisation, transactional work in addition to advising on ESG, fintech and e-payment regulations. Of note, the team regularly handles innovative work such as recently advising on the first eurozone sovereign digital issuance. Counsel Hélène Kouyaté provides support.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent knowledge of French, European and global "regulatory" aspects. very great adaptability and inventiveness to deal with delicate situations or those requiring a good interpretation of texts taking into account the general macro-economic context.’
‘Frederick Lacroix: a reference in "regulatory" in the financial sector.'
Key clients
- Crédit Agricole
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Advised La Banque Postale on the strategic acquisition of La Financière de l'Échiquier.
- Advised the dealers in the update of the Euro Medium Term Note Programme of RCI Banque.