Banking and Finance

Experts in financing and refinancing operations

Structured Finance

Levine Keszler has extensive experience in financing and refinancing transactions, particularly in connection with LBOs, acquisitions and debt restructuring.
We advise borrowers and private debt funds in the negotiation of loan agreements and bond issaunces (mezzanine, unitranche).

Real Estate Private debt

Levine Keszler has a high level of expertise in the structuring of bond financing, in real estate matters and in setting up effective securities (pledges, fiducies).
We work with the main players in real estate crowdfunding in France on real estate private debt transactions.

Asset financing

Levine Keszler has developed unique expertise in asset finance, covering a wide range of sectors such as aeronautics, energy infrastructure (photovoltaics, wind power) and inventory finance.
We assist borrowers, investors and financial institutions in structuring and negotiating asset-backed financing contracts.

Venture Loan

Levine Keszler is recognized for its expertise in venture loans, a non-dilutive form of financing that enables start-ups and scale-ups to support their growth between two funding rounds or to preserve their cash flow.
We assist borrowers or debt funds in the structuring and negotiation of loan agreements, convertible bonds and bridge financing, ensuring that the financial terms and flexibility of the commitments are optimized.

We have significant experience in venture debt negotiations on behalf of borrowers with the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Team

Aude Manzo-Keszler
Aude Manzo-Keszler

Aude Manzo-Keszler

Partner
Benjamin Briand

Benjamin Briand

Partner
Grégoire Verchin

Grégoire Verchin

Associate
Anne-Sophie Guilbaud

Anne-Sophie Guilbaud

Associate
Gabriel Pastor

Gabriel Pastor

Associate
Levine Keszler advises SOS Accessoire on the acquisition of SDS Vedelec and its LBO

Levine Keszler advises SOS Accessoire on the acquisition of SDS Vedelec and its LBO

19 December 2024
Levine Keszler advises Baltis on the establishment of bond financing and a security trust

Levine Keszler advises Baltis on the establishment of bond financing and a security trust

9 July 2023
Levine Keszler advises Trocadéro Capital Partners on the subscription of Recovery Bonds

Levine Keszler advises Trocadéro Capital Partners on the subscription of Recovery Bonds

26 April 2023
Levine Keszler strengthens its Venture Capital and Financing practice with the arrival of Benjamin Briand as partner

Levine Keszler strengthens its Venture Capital and Financing practice with the arrival of Benjamin Briand as partner

18 January 2023
Levine Keszler advises Omnes Capital on a sponsorless mezzanine financing transaction for Castor & Pollux

Levine Keszler advises Omnes Capital on a sponsorless mezzanine financing transaction for Castor & Pollux

10 October 2022
Levine Keszler advises Andera Acto and Arkéa Capital on the acquisition of Renaud Distribution by its management team from the Interflora group.

Levine Keszler advises Andera Acto and Arkéa Capital on the acquisition of Renaud Distribution by its management team from the Interflora group.

21 March 2022
Levine Keszler advises Groupe Trèves on the strengthening of its equity capital, the refinancing of its senior debt and the raising of €34 million in Relance Bonds.

Levine Keszler advises Groupe Trèves on the strengthening of its equity capital, the refinancing of its senior debt and the raising of €34 million in Relance Bonds.

15 December 2021
Levine Keszler advises Ardian Growth and Isatis Capital on primary LBO for Digital Value

Levine Keszler advises Ardian Growth and Isatis Capital on primary LBO for Digital Value

3 December 2021
Levine Keszler recognised for its ‘Small-cap equity and convertible capital markets’ practice in Décideurs Magazine ranking

Levine Keszler recognised for its ‘Small-cap equity and convertible capital markets’ practice in Décideurs Magazine ranking

16 November 2021
Levine Keszler advises Sipartech on raising €180 million

Levine Keszler advises Sipartech on raising €180 million

11 June 2021
Levine Keszler is advising AB Science on European Investment Bank funding to support the clinical development programme evaluating masitinib in the treatment of Covid-19.

Levine Keszler is advising AB Science on European Investment Bank funding to support the clinical development programme evaluating masitinib in the treatment of Covid-19.

10 May 2021
Levine Keszler advises AB Science on a capital raise

Levine Keszler advises AB Science on a capital raise

6 January 2021
Levine Keszler is advising AB Science on European Investment Bank funding to support the clinical development programme evaluating masitinib in the treatment of Covid-19.

Levine Keszler is advising AB Science on European Investment Bank funding to support the clinical development programme evaluating masitinib in the treatment of Covid-19.

8 December 2020
Levine Keszler advises Patrim One Assurances on its sponsorless MBO financed by Indigo Capital

Levine Keszler advises Patrim One Assurances on its sponsorless MBO financed by Indigo Capital

25 June 2020
Levine Keszler advises Andera Partners on the mezzanine financing of the sponsorless OBO of Groupe Sfeir

Levine Keszler advises Andera Partners on the mezzanine financing of the sponsorless OBO of Groupe Sfeir

6 March 2020
Levine Keszler advises Montefiore Investment on majority investment in BigBoss parent company

Levine Keszler advises Montefiore Investment on majority investment in BigBoss parent company

5 September 2019
Levine Keszler advises Arturia and its founder in a sponsorless OBO financed by EMZ Partners

Levine Keszler advises Arturia and its founder in a sponsorless OBO financed by EMZ Partners

23 July 2019
Levine Keszler advises Omnes Capital in the mezzanine debt financing of the secondary LBO of Nord Coffrage

Levine Keszler advises Omnes Capital in the mezzanine debt financing of the secondary LBO of Nord Coffrage

16 May 2019
Levine Keszler advises Omnes Capital in the mezzanine debt financing of the sponsorless OBO of Marquetis & Co

Levine Keszler advises Omnes Capital in the mezzanine debt financing of the sponsorless OBO of Marquetis & Co

17 July 2018

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