
Ashurst LLP stands out for its ability to cover both derivatives and structured finance work, offering both French and UK law expertise in Paris. The team is entrusted by leading French and international financial institutions, asset managers, fintechs and funds to assist with a full range of structured products and derivatives issues. The team notably works alongside international banks on the establishment and updating of new structured products and repackaging programmes. The practice is co-headed by experienced derivatives expert Hubert Blanc-Jouvan and Agathe Motte who is quickly becoming a reference on French securitisation matters. Counsel Aurélien Fournier and Annabel Massey provide key support.
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Témoignages
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- ‘The team offers very varied skills in the distribution and issuance of structured products as well as in derivative products. The team is truly passionate’.
- ‘Annabel Massey is fair, available, expert and caring. She is truly passionate about the profession and the environment. Strong research and rigor in the context of their activity.’
- ‘Simplicity and innovation.’
- ‘Agathe Motte is available and always listening’.
Clients clés
- BNP Paribas
- Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
- BPCE Financement
- Eiffel Investment Group
- Alma SAS
- Defacto SAS
- Smart Lenders Asset Management
- Pony SAS
- Bank of America
- Barclays
Points forts
- Advising numerous international banks on the updates of their English law and French law Structured Products Programmes.
- Advised Alma S.A.S. on the structuration of a securitisation transaction arranged by BNP Paribas SA,
- Advising BNP Paribas as arranger on a securitisation transaction of a portfolio of €850 million German law governed consumer loans receivables originated by Consorz Finanz.
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Annabel Massey

Aurélien Fournier
Responsable de la pratique
Hubert Blanc-Jouvan; Agathe Motte
Autres avocats clés
Aurélien Fournier; Annabel Massey