Banking and finance: transactional work

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP has a strong involvement alongside leading French financial institutions (the firm is on the panel of many of the world’s leading banks) while also assisting corporations and alternative lenders. The practice regularly advises on the setting up of mid to large corporate loans and refinancing deals (term loans and RCF notably) and is also renowned for its excellent mid-cap acquisition finance and LBO finance expertise. Its range of involvement also extends to property and asset financing. The team is co-headed by Sabine Bironneau-Loy and Alexander Premont, and also includes Cassandre Porgès, as well as counsels Guergana Zabonova and Maria Klass .

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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‘The financing team is dynamic, commercial, highly technical and works on market files with a multi-jurisdictional component. It is a top team, particularly in the field of acquisition financing.’
‘Alexander Prémont, Sabine Bironneau and Cassandre Porges form a team who are highly recognized in the market. Alexander Prémont is particularly recognized for his ability to manage highly complex international cases and for his great negotiating skills.’
‘The team has perfect knowledge of the market and the essential technical skills to advise on the most complex operations. The lawyers are good listeners and know how to remain proactive in suggesting pragmatic solutions. They are responsive and involved in all their files. The work is qualitative and completed within the allocated time. ‘
‘The team is very professional and is greatly appreciated for its drive on commercial and recovery issues, the quality of the renderings and its network with international firms.’
‘Alexander Premont: Alexander does everything to successfully complete a transaction using a proven process and great calm’.
‘Great availability and responsiveness.’
‘Guergana Zabonova is calm and quick to manage the unexpected methodically in all circumstances.’
‘Ouassila El Asri is professional and fully involved. She provides good advice and makes herself available when necessary.’

Key clients

AccorInvest Group and AccorInvest SAS
Banque Populaire Rives de Paris
BNP Paribas
Bred Banque Populaire
Caisse d’Epargne et de Prévoyance Languedoc-Roussillon
CIC
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Crédit Lyonnais
French Ministry of Finance
HSBC Continental Europe
ICG Real Estate Investments VI S.a.r.l
Infravia Capital Partners
MBO &Co
Montefiore Investment
Prony Resources New Caledonia
Riverbank S.A.
Roundshield
Seven2 (Apax)
Société Générale
Tikehau ACE Capital
Tikehau Investment Management
TowerBrook Capital Partners
Pictet Asset Management
Sienna Asset Management

Work highlights

Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and other lenders including French and international banks, in the setting up of a EUR 700,000,000 revolving credit facility for the benefit of Rexel.
Advised Astek on its €560 million CAPEX financing with 3 direct lenders and the development of a new strategic partnership with ICG for €110 million.
Advised Exosens on the arrangement of new bank financing for its IPO in Paris.