Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) is pleased to announce the appointment of five prominent partners in the firm’s Paris office. The arrival of these partners will significantly enhance the firm’s corporate and finance capabilities in this key market.
These hires reflect Freshfields’ ambition in France, which is a strategic market for the firm globally. They will strengthen the firm’s core transactional pillar and the offering to corporate clients and will grow both the financial investor and banking practices.
Guy Benda, Nicolas Barberis and Yann Gozal’s expertise will enhance both the corporate/M&A and private equity capabilities of the firm. Guy, Nicolas and Yann have advised a wide range of clients including major financial institutions, private equity funds and large multinationals. Their experience will support the firm’s ability to service clients on their most important mandates globally.
Laurent Mabilat and Stéphanie Corbière will join the firm’s finance group. Laurent is one of the leading finance practitioners in Paris and has considerable experience of leveraged and acquisition finance and restructuring work. Stéphanie specialises in leveraged and acquisition finance and debt restructuring. Laurent and Stéphanie’s arrival will complement the firm’s current finance offering. They will focus on complex banking financings for sponsors, major financial institutions, large corporate clients and distressed debt investors.
Commenting on the appointments, Hervé Pisani, partner and head of the corporate practice in Paris, said: “These appointments are a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate our dedication to the French market. It is a significant step forward in our strategy to offer our clients integrated teams of experienced lawyers advising on a wide range of situations, on a national and global level.”
Source: www.freshfields.com
