Banking & Finance

We advise financial institutions in all aspects of their activities. Our services cover both France and international markets. We assist investment banks, retail banks, intermediaries, arrangers, insurance companies, and investment funds. We also support non-financial companies in their relationships with financial institutions. We address all their needs, whether regulatory, contractual, corporate, or litigation-related. Our lawyers regularly assist financial institutions and borrowers in structuring and negotiating structured financing, asset financing, project financing, and acquisition financing.

Areas of Practice

Litigation

Our lawyers handle disputes in banking, finance, and insurance, representing clients before competent courts in cases involving civil liability, credit insurance, and financial product distribution.

Structuring and Negotiating Structured Financing

We structure complex financing arrangements and negotiate optimal terms for our clients, including leveraged buyouts (LBO) and mezzanine financing. We ensure tax optimization and accurate risk management.

Asset Financing

We are involved in all types of asset financing for transport and industrial assets with banks and investment funds.

Project Financing

We support clients in financing major projects by structuring tailored solutions and managing specific insurance requirements, such as credit insurance, to secure operations.

Acquisition Financing

We structure and negotiate acquisition financing, optimizing legal and tax aspects for our clients. Our experience includes financing in sectors such as construction and real estate, covered by credit insurance policies.

Leveraged Financing

We are involved in leveraged financing transactions (LBO, MBO) to maximize returns and minimize financial risks, integrating relevant insurance coverage and ensuring tax compliance.

Mezzanine Financing

We structure mezzanine financing for specific projects, offering increased financial flexibility while effectively managing risks related to insurance and liability.

Real Estate Financing

We assist investors with real estate financing, including damage insurance and ten-year liability insurance for construction, as well as credit insurance to secure operations.

Corporate Financing

We support clients in corporate financing by structuring optimized solutions for large companies, including health insurance plans and civil liability schemes within insurance coverage.

Mergers & Acquisitions / M&A

We assist investment funds, banks and fintechs in their external growth and divestment operations, as well as in fund-raising. Our recognized expertise in regulatory matters enables us to optimize the structuring and securing of transactions.

International Arbitration

We assist clients in international arbitration proceedings, offering strategic defense in financial and insurance disputes. Our expertise covers conflicts related to insurance products and diversified contracts.

Domestic Arbitration

We also handle domestic arbitration, particularly regarding civil liability and pension fund management, ensuring tailored solutions compliant with local regulations.

ADR & Mediation

We favor alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and mediation to achieve amicable settlements in complex disputes, particularly in construction insurance, including damage insurance and ten-year liability coverage.

Capital Markets

We advise on capital market operations, including securities issuance and financial placements, integrating solutions for risk outsourcing and financial taxation.

Tax Law – Direct and Indirect Financial Taxation

We optimize the financial taxation of our clients, including direct and indirect taxes, for banking and insurance operations, ensuring compliance and minimizing tax burdens.

Insurance Law

We offer comprehensive expertise in insurance law, covering the distribution of life insurance, professional health insurance, and civil liability insurance products, as well as white-label product distribution partnerships. We also handle the creation and management of construction insurance policies, including damage insurance (DO), ten-year liability, and CCRD guarantees, to protect the interests of builders and developers.

Distribution

We assist clients in establishing distribution partnerships for diversified insurance products, including credit and life insurance, to develop their sales networks and strengthen market presence.

Intellectual Property

Our experts advise on managing and protecting brands within banking and insurance contracts, particularly regarding risk outsourcing and white-label product distribution.

Banking Law

We handle all aspects of banking law, from financing to credit insurance liabilities, ensuring compliance and optimizing operations for our clients.

Insurance Taxation

Our team helps clients structure their insurance operations in a tax-efficient manner, whether for life insurance contracts, health plans, or construction insurance policies, minimizing their tax liabilities.