Baker McKenzie
Client SatisfactionBaker McKenzie provides 'pragmatic and cost-effective advice' to creditors and debtors seeking or providing finance to facilitate a range of aims, invariably in a cross-border setting. As well as regularly handling leverage finance matters, the 'highly technical' Jean-François Trapp is also very skilled at advising on real estate-related new money and refinancing mandates, often working alongside key firmwide European offices including Paris. Laurent Fessmann co-heads the team alongside Trapp and is noted, in particular, for for his bridge and fund finance work for asset managers.
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Testimonials
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- 'They provide pragmatic and cost-effective advice.'
- 'The excellent Jean-François Trapp is highly technical.'
- 'Jean-Francois Trapp provides pragmatic solutions.'
Key clients
- Aurelius Group
- Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (Goldenpeaks)
- Mizuho Bank, Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised private equity group Aurelius on the financing to facilitate the acquisition of the LSG Group from Deutsche Lufthansa.
- Represented Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (Suisse) in the issuance of €31.5m notes issued by GoldenPeaks Green Bond I acting in respect of its compartment 3 and the issuance of EUR 49.125 million issued by GoldenPeaks Green Bond I acting in respect of its compartment 4.
- Advised Mizuho Bank in relation to the £78m facilities agreements to refinance the acquisition costs of certain landmark properties in the UK (e.g., Attercliffe Common Trading Centre, Berkley Business Park, Braintree Trading Centre, etc.).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laurent Fessmann, Jean-François Trapp