Best Lawyers in France for Banking and Finance Law
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Antoine Payen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Project Finance and Development Practice. Antoine practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Antoine Payen since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Antoine Payen is held by other lawyers.
Olivier Moriceau joined UGGC Avocats in 2021 as a partner in charge of the Banking & Finance department with more than 15 years of experience in international business law firms in Paris. For more than 15 years, he has been advising clients on all types of domestic and cross-border financings. He assists both French and foreign clients in connection with their listed and unlisted bonds issues (including Euro PP issues) and loan facilities covering the whole spectrum of syndicated corporat...
Diane Le Chevallier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Diane practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Diane Le Chevallier since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Diane Le Chevallier is held by other lawyers.
Paul Talbourdet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Investment, Litigation and Real Estate Law. Paul practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Talbourdet since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Paul Talbourdet is held by other la...
Pierre Tardivo is a Private Credit counsel and member of the Global Finance practice and Private Capital Team. Pierre acts as an adviser in acquisition finance (leverage and corporate), representing financial institutions - senior banks, debt funds and mezzanine lenders, as well as sponsors and borrowers, as well as an adviser in restructurings of LBO (leverage buy out) debt.
Benjamin May is a leading tech & IP attorney. He assists companies in complex litigation and transactions, on a cross-border basis. His majors are intellectual property, patents litigation, technology and data. He has leading sector expertise in financial services and fintechs, as well as in life sciences and healthcare. Benjamin is one of the creators of an AI risk management platform. Benjamin is regularly recognized in most international guides and rankings, including Legal 500 (Tradem...
Yannick Le Gall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law and Structured Finance Law. Yannick practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Yannick Le Gall since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Yannick Le Gall is held by other lawyers.
May Jarjour specialises in Banking and Finance law. She has significant expertise in corporate finance and structured finance transactions, as well as in restructuring. She advises financial institutions as well as French and international corporations, on the negotiation, the setting up and the restructuring of their financing transactions.
Maud Manon is a Private Credit partner, member of the Global Finance practice and the firm's Private Capital industry group. With 25 years' experience, Maud's practice focuses on LBOs and leveraged acquisition finance, representing financial institutions (mainly debt funds) as well as sponsors and borrowers. Maud’s experience extends to the acquisition finance of listed companies, public offerings and block acquisitions. She also advises debtors, creditors and/or sponsors in the context...
Emmanuel Fatôme is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Investment, Real Estate Law and Structured Finance Law. Emmanuel practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Emmanuel Fatôme since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emmanuel Fatôme is held by other lawyers.
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