CMS Francis Lefebvre often assists French banking institutions acting as arrangers in relation to the setup of large EMTN programmes and subsequent issuance as well as with large covered-bond issuances. The practice is also a leading reference in the EuroPP field while also regularly advising on sustainable finance bond issuances. Finally, it also assists clients with some US private placements. The team is co-headed by the excellent Marc-Etienne Sébire and Rosetta Ferrère, with support provided by senior associate Yaël Fitoussi .
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Témoignages
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‘The team is always available and demonstrates solidarity.'
‘Florie Poisson is totally invested in her work'.
‘Responsive team, answers all questions clearly and in detail.'
‘The team is very responsive and their response is often immediate. Advice is useful and relevant.'
‘Rosetta Ferrère is very present and always takes time on the most complex subjects. Pierre Maunand is a very pleasant, responsive and his advice is always relevant.
Clients clés
- Crédit Agricole CIB
- Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
- Bel
- Imerys
- SFIL
- Natixis
- MMB / CCF
- La Foncière Verte
- Octo Finances
- NGE
Points forts
- Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Crédit Agricole S.A. on the establishment of the €82 billion Covered Bonds retail format programme of Crédit Agricole Financement de l'Habitat SFH.
- Advised Imerys on its €500,000,000 sustainability-linked bonds issue.
- Advised BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB and the other joint bookrunners on the issue of €500,000,000 bonds of OP Mobility (formerly Plastic Omnium).
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Rosetta Ferrère
Responsable de la pratique
Marc-Etienne Sébire; Rosetta Ferrère
Autres avocats clés
Yaël Fitoussi; Florie Poisson; Pierre Maunand