Headed by François-Régis Gonon, Mayer Brown‘s team focuses on the securitisation and factoring spaces. The practice regularly advises French and international banks, often acting as investors, in the context of consumer loan and receivables portfolio transactions, while also assisting banks, acting as arrangers, with the setting up of securisation funds and the amending of securitisation programmes. Also involved is senior counsel Véronique Collin, while senior associate  Bassem Caradec provides support.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Francois-Regis Gonon is a "user friendly" lawyer in the best sense providing to the point advise on the right level. ’
  • 'This team (in London and Paris) stands out for its rare combination of technical rigour, operational agility, and a strong collaborative spirit. They possess excellent market knowledge, an ability to anticipate client needs, and a proactive approach to managing complex files.'
  • ‘François-Régis Gonon and Bassem Caradec combine legal excellence with strong interpersonal skills, while remaining approachable and collaborative.’
  • ‘The team has significant experience in the field, which is evident in its skillful and pragmatic file management and the quality of the advice provided. Its expertise enables excellent technical and commercial support. The team is also very diligent.’
  • ‘Bassem Caradec is an excellent advisor and an expert in his field. His pragmatism and technical proficiency are remarkable.’
  • ‘The team provided a solid service at the relevant level in the project. They are clearly experts in their field and gave to the point advice.’

Key clients

  • Bank of America
  • BNP Paribas
  • Crédit Mutuel Factoring
  • Deutsche Bank
  • DIAC
  • Factofrance
  • RCI Banque
  • Bank of America
  • BNP Paribas
  • Crédit Mutuel Factoring
  • Deutsche Bank
  • DIAC
  • Factofrance
  • RCI Banque
Practice head

François-Régis Gonon

Other key lawyers

Véronique Collin; Bassem Caradec