Linklaters
Client SatisfactionLinklaters fields a team in Paris with both French and US capabilities and is routinely sought out by leading financial institutions and issuers. The firm has particular experience assisting clients with large bond debt issuance including ESG-linked ones. The group's workload also includes liability management and US issuances. Practice head Véronique Delaittre is a key name for French DCM work, and Luis Roth and Cheri De Luca are experts in US-related DCM work.
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Testimonials
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‘One of the best teams in the market, with extensive experience and market knowledge. Véronique Delaittre is the local expert.’
‘Véronique Delaittre, best bond practitioner in the area, an in-depth vision of the bond market, and an impressive ability to work under pressure and on numerous files, in addition to listening to the customer.’
‘Super responsive team, very attentive to customers, offers innovative products including ESG criteria. Without a doubt the most experienced team in Paris.’
‘Véronique Delaittre is the reference on the bond market in France. She stands out for her long experience in the field of bonds which means that she always has the perspective and experience necessary to make “tailor-made” products in relation to the expectations of her clients.’
‘The team has great strengths: very responsive, efficient, precise and proactive. Analysis is detailed and they know how to adapt to customer needs.’
‘Véronique Delaittre is efficient, attentive and knows capital markets perfectly. She is very proactive and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
- Banco Santander
- Bank of America Securities
- Barclays Bank
- Bel Group
- CaixaBank
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- EureKARE S.A.
- HSBC
- Iliad SA
- Legrand
- Lhyfe
- Natixis
- Nexans
- Société Générale
Work highlights
- Advised Nexans on the issuance of its inaugural sustainability-linked bond for an aggregate nominal amount of 400 million euros with a 5-year maturity and an annual coupon of 5.50 per cent.
- Advised Eramet on the issuance of its inaugural sustainability-linked bonds in a principal amount of €500 million, with a 5-year maturity and an annual interest rate of 7 per cent. and, concurrently, on its tender offer to repurchase for cash its outstanding bonds due February 2024.
Lawyers
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Luis Roth
LinklatersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Véronique Delaittre