Leveraging the firm’s international network to excel in cross-border matters, Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP operates with ease across transactions, restructurings, and reorganisations. Equipped to advice on English and French law aspects, the team is headed by the expert in asset finance Alexander Premont, who frequently supports banks and shipping groups with fleet financings. Tam Tran‘s repertoire extends to advice on leasing agreements for superyachts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Alexander and his team have produced very valuable advice in relation to a complex reorganisation impacting various yacht financings and, all along the year, have provided a very strong and prompt support, with a problem-solving approach, on diverse yacht financing situations.’
- ‘Hogan Lovells' defining characteristics are versatility, efficiency, and rigor. Compared to other competing teams, I would place Hogan Lovells among the best. Regarding the quality of their services: the team is highly innovative and extremely accommodating.’
- ‘Alexander Premont: availability, pragmatism and high technical skill.’
Key clients
- Société Générale
- Wilmington Trust SAS
- SBM Offshore (appointed on their global legal panel in 2024)
- Navig8 Europe Limited
- Lombard North Central PLC
- National Westminster Bank PLC
- Deutsche Bank AG
- BNP Paribas SA
- HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA
- Standard Chartered Bank Plc
- Caisse d’Epargne Group
- Credit Agricole - Corporate Investment Bank (CACIB)
Work highlights
Advised Wilmington Trust on the refinancing and 2025 restructuring of the Bourbon Group’s debt, involving more than 60 offshore vessels across eight jurisdictions.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Stephanie Saunders
Tam Tran
Practice head
Alexander Premont
Other key lawyers
Stephanie Saunders; Tam Tran