Building 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.
Testimonials
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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.’
Key clients
- Arcmont Asset Management
- BNP Paribas
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.