Linklaters has considerable securitisation expertise that spans a comprehensive range of products: auto and other consumer loans, ABS and trade receivables as well as acquisitions and related financing of non-performing loan portfolios. The Paris team also works in close combination with colleagues from the firm’s international offices to handle cross-border transactions, assisting both originators and investment banks. Practice head Patrice Doat is highly regarded and is support by counsel Guillaume Malaty. Of note, derivatives expert counsel Vincent Poilleux left in May 2023.

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Key clients

  • Arrago
  • BNP Paribas
  • Société Générale
  • Société Générale CIB
  • ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
  • Crédit Agricole CIB
  • Crédit Agricole S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Arrago, a French Fintech start-up, as sponsor and originator, on the design of their reverse mortgages (prêts viagers hypothécaires) origination process and the setting-up of their first refinancing vehicle.
  • Advised BNP Paribas (BNPP) as arranger and senior lender in the structuring of the first car fleet securitisation of Virtuo in France, Spain and Germany.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patrice Doat

Other key lawyers

Guillaume Malaty