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AKD

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The 'nimble and solutions-oriented' team at AKD is 'very knowledgeable' across a range of banking and capital markets matters, providing 'pragmatic advice' to a borrower-focused client base that includes a growing roster of private equity firms. Arnaud Barchman is now sole head of the team following the recent departure of Yann Hilpert  to Maples Group and is appreciated for his 'personally engaging' approach to clients on securitisation and real estate matters, in particular. The 'very responsive and hands-on' Nicolas Bonora, who joined in June 2024 from Ogier, brings additional strength to the team, including for fund finance matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'AKD provides timely, thorough and technically sound advice and deliverables under tight deadlines related to debt financings.'
  • 'The team is fast, nimble and solutions oriented.'
  • 'They go the extra mile to ensure that the client receives the advice on time and with clarity.'
  • 'It is a fast-growing team that provides very knowledgeable and pragmatic advice.'
  • 'Arnaud Barchman is personally engaging, technically strong and proactively manages projects to clarify deliverables and to ensure deadlines are met.'
  • 'Nicolas Bonara is very responsive and hands-on. He understands what is required from a Lux law firm on deals and will execute the role with ease. His knowledge of the fund finance market is excellent.'
  • 'Nicolas Bonora is a good lawyer, with great knowledge of the market and a commercial sense. He is one to watch.'

Key clients

  • iwoca Ltd
  • KKR
  • AIMCo
  • Panattoni
  • Pictet
  • BridgePoint
  • Baytex Energy Corp.
  • Mauritius Commercial Bank
  • Resolar / Solaer

Work highlights

  • Assisted Baytex Energy Corp. with the Luxembourg aspects of its $575m bonds issuance.
  • Act as trusted advisor to Unzer on all legal topics in Luxembourg with a focus on regulatory law.
  • Assisted Bridgepoint with the implementation of NAV facilities in relation to investments held by multiple funds for an aggregate combined value in excess of  €1bn.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Arnaud Barchman

Other key lawyers

Jasper Verhoog, Nicolas Bonora