Audrey Lesage
Ashurst LLPBuilding on the hiring of new practice head Eric Fiszelson in early 2023, Ashurst LLP’s practice shows great strength when it comes to advising leading French banks on large corporate and acquisition finance deals. The team, which also assists corporations, private equity and private debt funds, is particularly sought after for financing or refinancing deals for credit revolving and bridge financing loans. It advises on mid to large cap LBO financing including unitranche deals. Pierre Roux is the other key name in the practice, which also includes counsel Audrey Lesage.
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‘The team is solid, rigorous, available and resolutely oriented internationally. It is a firm attentive to parity issues and aware of ESG issues.’
‘Audrey Lesage has extensive experience in acquisition financing and more broadly in structured financing. Audrey demonstrates a pragmatic and business-oriented spirit. Eric Fiszelson has excellent legal skills and is always available and educational. More than a lawyer, he is also a facilitator and mediator. In short, Ashurst is an innovative firm, daring and efficient.’
‘Good quality of service, technicality, responsiveness and availability.’
‘A very dynamic team close to the expectations of its customers. The team knows how to respond precisely to customers' queries.’
‘The team stands out for its competence and great availability. It deals with legal subjects that are extremely complex and knows how to find the words to explain them in a fair and intelligible way for lay people.’
‘Eric Fiszelson and Audrey Lesage particularly stand out for their great professional qualities and availability. Thanks to their excellent knowledge of the syndicated financing market (corporate and LBO), their support is a real asset. They are always proactive and are always keen to defend their clients' interests. They are always pleasant, friendly and accessible. ’
Key clients
- Arcmont Asset Management
- BNP Paribas
- Caravelle
- Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Banking
- Crédit Suisse
- CVC Credit
- Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Banking
- European Investment Bank
- Glas Americas LLC
- Intermediate Capital Group
- LGT Private Debt
- Medincell
- Natixis
- Permira
- Schelcher Prince Gestion
- Sun Capital Partners
- Société Générale
Work highlights
- Advised Société Générale and BNP Paribas on the implementation of a €1 billion bridge loan.
- Advising CIC Lyonnaise des Banques and a pool of syndicated banks for the EUR226,000,000 financing of the public tender offer in respect of Groupe Boiron launched by Boiron Developpement.
- Advised the lenders on the financing of the acquisition of ETC Group by Cinven from Carlyle.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Pierre Roux
Ashurst LLPEric Fiszelson
Ashurst LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eric Fiszelson