Frédérick Lacroix
Hall of fameClifford ChanceClifford 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.
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‘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
- Natixis
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- HSBC
- Morgan Stanley
- Goldman Sachs
- Citi
- JP Morgan
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Funds
- Amundi
- AXA IM
- Insurance
- AXA
- Admiral
- Fintech
- Onbrane
- Adyen
- Mollie
- Clearing and Netting
- Futures Industry Association (FIA)
- Banque Centrale de Compensation (LCH SA)
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.
- Advised on the first Eurozone sovereign digital bond issuance by a Eurozone sovereign, the Republic of Slovenia.
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Practice head
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Frédérick Lacroix