Raphaële Courtier
Bredin PratBredin Prat's particular strength lies in advising French corporations, family offices and investment funds on their corporate financing needs by way of banking facilities (syndicated loans, RCF, SRCF) and notes issuances. The team often assists clients on arranging large corporate financing and refinancing facilities, often combining hybrid products. The practice also regularly assists companies and investment funds with acquisition financing deals, including public M&A transactions. The practice is led by Raphaële Courtier and includes Samuel Pariente and Karine Sultan.
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‘Excellent technique. Availability.'
'Karine Sultan has a high level technique, and provides exceptional support.'
'Excellent technique, very responsive and very knowledgeable of the various stakeholders. Concrete advice.'
'Raphaële Courtier is always very responsive and comes up with solutions.'
Key clients
- Ateliers de France
- Elastikos
- Financière Agache
- Fnac Darty
- KKR/April Group
- Klépierre
- Marcegaglia
- Marle Group
- Rothschild & Co / Concordia
- Sapmer
- Seven2
- The Group Thom
- Viola Crédit
Work highlights
- Advised Rothschild & Co and Concordia, the holding company of the Rothschild family and Rothschild & Co's largest shareholder, in connection with the take-private of Rothschild & Co by Concordia by way of a simplified tender offer.
- Advised Fnac Darty in connection with extending the maturity of its Delayed Draw Term Loan (DDTL).
- Advising the Consortium comprising CD&R and Everest UK HoldCo Limited on the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Exclusive Networks followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer.
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Raphaële Courtier