Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has strong securitisation expertise advising a wide spectrum of key players in the field including top French banks, originators and investors. The team, which leverages the firm’s international network to handle cross-border matters, advises on an array of trade receivable products and transactions and also assists with factoring. Vincent Hatton is an expert in the field; he is supported by senior associate Philippe Desvignes. DCM expert Louis de Longeaux provides guidance to leading corporations on derivatives.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very good market knowledge’

  • ‘Vincent Hatton is available and knows his contacts very well. Philippe Desvignes is full of suggestions and finds the keys to unblocking certain situations.’

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Vincent Hatton, Louis de Longeaux

Other key lawyers

Philippe Desvignes