Best Lawyers in France for Banking and Finance Law
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.
Bertrand COSTE joined Cornet Vincent Ségurel in 1988, in the Nantes office where he practices to this day.He holds an LLB and a master's degree in Business Law from University of Rennes (DJCE). Bertrad COSTE works in company law and mergers and acquisitions, including the tax aspects. He regularly advises medium-size, family-owned corporate clients, in connection with all issues relating to their business and strategic development.He also acts as counsel to several banks for structured...
Diane Le Chevallier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Diane, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Diane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pierre Gebarowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Pierre, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pierre is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Cyril Tour is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Regulatory Practice. Cyril, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cyril is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Paul Talbourdet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Investment, Litigation and Real Estate Law. Paul, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Valentin Quiviger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Valentin, who practices law in Rennes, France, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valentin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Frank Bauermann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Frank, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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