Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton fields a banking, finance, and capital markets team experienced in complex, cross-border transactional and advisory work. Its capital markets offering stands out for its equity capital markets work, with a track record supporting clients in significant IPOs. Team head Christophe Wauters is particularly noted for his sovereign debt financing, direct lending, and syndicated lending work, often working cross-border with clients, including a number of African nations. Marijke Spooren is sought after by issuers and underwriters in equity offerings.
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‘The team is really professional.'
‘The team has provided us with quality and timely advice for our projects.'
‘Cleary is a top ranked law firm with amazing and dedicated lawyers. Huge professional skills hiring also young professionals really keen. The job is always done and delivered at pace.’
‘The individuals are very reactive and ready to help, to share insight.'
Clients clés
- Aéroport International Blaise Diagne
- ArcelorMittal
- ArcelorMittal
- Axéréal
- Banque Nationale pour le Développement Economique
- Befimmo
- Belron
- BNP Paribas
- BNP Paribas Fortis
- Bpost
Points forts
- Represented the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in connection with a €533m SDG loan facility agreement arranged by Standard Chartered Bank and benefiting from a Partial Credit Guarantee provided by the African Development Bank for up to €400m.
- Advised Solvay on the preparation of a separation into two independent listed companies, being Syensqo and Solvay.
- Representing BNP Paribas and its insurance subsidiary BNP Paribas Cardif in the acquisition of a stake of approx. 9% in ageas SA/NV (Ageas) from Fosun Group, a global conglomerate consumer group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Avocats
Responsable de la pratique
Christophe Wauters
Autres avocats clés
Marijke Spooren