AKD

The 'nimble and solutions-oriented' team at AKD is 'very knowledgeable' across a range of banking and capital markets matters, providing 'pragmatic advice' to a borrower-focused client base that includes a growing roster of private equity firms. Arnaud Barchman is now sole head of the team following the recent departure of Yann Hilpert  to Maples Group and is appreciated for his 'personally engaging' approach to clients on securitisation and real estate matters, in particular. The 'very responsive and hands-on' Nicolas Bonora, who joined in June 2024 from Ogier, brings additional strength to the team, including for fund finance matters.