The practice at Dechert LLP specialises in commercial real estate financing and refinancing transactions and is regularly sought out by investment banks, lenders, corporate borrowers and funds for this purpose. The ‘responsive, dynamic and efficient’ team is also equipped to handle pan-European financing mandates, working in conjunction with its peers based in other European jurisdictions. Department lead Privat Vigand boasts an ’in-depth knowledge of the real and corporate asset acquisition financing market’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Privat Vigand brings great experience. Pragmatism. A solution provider.’

  • ‘ A responsive, dynamic, efficient team. Pragmatic, excellent relational and writing skills. In-depth knowledge of the real and corporate asset acquisition financing market.’

  • ‘Ability to work and find innovative solutions within the framework of complex structuring.’

  • ‘I had the opportunity to work with Privat Vigand. Beyond his always pleasant relationships, he is a great professional with a lot of technique. He remains available and happily answers questions, clearly and precisely.’

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas
  • Crédit Agricole CIB
  • ING Bank
  • Natixis

Work highlights

  • Advised a consortium of banks on the restructuring of the existing financing in the context of the acquisition of Sequana Tower, Accor’s headquarters, by British fund Valesco.
  • Advised Crédit Agricole CIB on the financing of a portfolio of student residences.

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Practice head

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Privat Vigand