Acquisition Finance 2025

FRANCE Trends and Developments

Trends and Developments Contributed by: Magali Béraud, Anthony Minziere and Jonathan Nabarro Nabarro Béraud Avocats Nabarro Béraud Avocats was founded in 2020 by Jonathan Nabarro and Magali Béraud and is a specialised boutique law firm dedicated to corporate and structured finance. With three partners and a team of experienced associates, it advises a wide range of clients – companies, sponsors, credit institutions and debt funds – on all types of financing and debt restructur- ing operations. The team is recognised for its technical excellence, market insight and ability to handle complex transactions across a variety

of instruments (loans, bonds, unitranche, mez- zanine, PIK, Euro PP, securitisation, fiducie, as- set-backed finance, etc) and is recommended for its pragmatic, creative approach and strong track record. Renowned for its expertise in ac- quisition financing and LBOs, it also assists cli- ents with corporate, infrastructure and project financing (including renewable energy), as well as inventory and asset-based financings, from structuring to execution and restructuring.

Authors

Magali Béraud is a seasoned banking and finance lawyer, known for her sharp expertise and hands-on approach. Since 2009, she has advised a wide range of clients – borrowers,

Anthony Minziere is a rising talent in financial law, having started his career at Nabarro & Hinge in 2016 before co-founding Nabarro Béraud Avocats. Promoted to counsel in

banks and funds – on complex financing operations, including acquisition, corporate, real estate and structured finance, as well as fiducie and debt restructuring. Trained at top firms (Allen & Overy, CMS), she co-founded Nabarro Béraud Avocats after becoming counsel at Nabarro & Hinge. A lecturer and holder of several prestigious degrees, she is recognised for her pragmatic, results-driven style and commercial sense.

2022 and partner in 2024, he advises debt funds, banks and borrowers on complex financings, including LBOs, unitranche, mezzanine and quasi-equity structures. He also led the development of the firm’s Renewable Energy practice. A lecturer at Université Catholique de Lille, he shares his technical precision and practical insight with future lawyers. A graduate of Assas, Lyon 3 and ESCP Europe, Anthony is recognised as one of the top LBO lawyers in Paris.

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