Aurélien Fournier
Ashurst LLPAshurst LLP has rebuilt a strong offering in the derivatives and structured finance fields. The highly experienced Hubert Blanc-Jouvan leads on derivatives matters, advising many leading international banks on their derivatives projects and regulatory requirements. The arrival of Agathe Motte in early 2022 has considerably enhanced the firm’s French securitisation capabilities. She runs a very busy practice, assisting leading French banks, corporations and fintech companies, and handles a high-level of cross-border work, notably French-German work. The team recently advised on the securitisation of purely digital receivables. Key support is provided by counsel Aurélien Fournier and senior associate Annabel Massey Bratby.
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Testimonials
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‘A cutting-edge team that is always available. A pro-business approach that takes into consideration market imperatives while legally securing operations A true tailor-made service.’
‘Agathe Motte: availability, efficiency, legal knowledge and a problem solver.'
'Aurélien Fournier: speed, technical expertise and understanding of subjects.’
‘The team understands the specificities of a file and their experience and expertise allow them to quickly find technical and legal solutions to particular situations . Ashurst has the ability to find the right balance between legal rigor and closing transactions.’
‘Agathe Motte is respected by all of her colleagues and investors and stands out for her expertise, her leadership, her ability to find legal solutions and therefore to move transactions forward. She is undoubtedly a real asset for her clients.'
'Aurélien Fournier is extremely efficient. ’
Key clients
- Natixis
- Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
- BNP Paribas
- Eiffel Investment Group
- ALMA S.A.S.
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- Credit Suisse
- Goldman Sachs
- TP ICAP
- J.P. Morgan
- Citigroup
Work highlights
- Advised Defacto, a French Fintech specialised in providing seamless and instant loan to SMEs by API in Europe, on the structure of its first securitisation vehicle, in order to refinance its loan receivables, financed by Citi, as senior lender and Viola Credit as Mezzaner.
- Advised BNP Paribas S.A., acting as arranger and lead manager, on the Autonoria DE 2022, under which a portfolio of German law governed auto loans receivables originated by Consors Finanz are transferred to a new French Fonds Commun de Titrisation.
- Advising numerous international banks on updates to both the various English law and French law aspects of their debt issuance programmes.
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.
Hubert Blanc-Jouvan
Ashurst LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Agathe Motte
Ashurst LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Agathe Motte, Hubert Blanc-Jouvan