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Jean-Marc Zampa
HFW · France
HFW
Export Finance · France
HFW (Holman Fenwick Willan) is a global, sector-focused law firm renowned for its expertise in such industries as shipping, aviation, commodities, energy and infrastructure. Established in 1883, HFW has expanded its presence to 20 offices worldwide, including a significant base in Paris since 1977. The Paris office, comprising more than 50 lawyers, offers comprehensive legal services in areas like maritime and air transportation, insurance and reinsurance, industrial risks, infrastructure and construction, energy, international trade, commodities, commercial disputes, corporate, finance and private equity.
HFW's Paris office has developed a robust export finance practice, leveraging its deep industry knowledge and international reach. The firm's lawyers advise on complex domestic and cross-border finance transactions, including asset finance (shipping, aviation and rail), export credit agency (ECA) and project finance, infrastructure finance, structured finance (securitisation and derivatives), lease transactions and restructuring. Their clientele includes banks, financial institutions, ECAs and corporate borrowers.
Today, HFW's Paris office stands out for its comprehensive export finance services, backed by a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in complex financial transactions. The firm's strategic hires and deep industry knowledge position it as a leader in the export finance sector in France and beyond.
Jean-Marc Zampa
As the Head of HFW's Paris office, Jean-Marc Zampa brings more than two decades’ specialised expertise in large, complex financial transactions. He routinely advises both shipowners and banks on various transactional matters, enhancing the team’s comprehensive service, which encompasses international syndicated loans, acquisition finance, asset finance and export and tax-advantaged financings.
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