Eversheds Sutherland has appointed lateral partner hire Benjamin Marché to head its Banking & Finance offering in Paris. Benjamin joins the global law firm alongside Associate Yasmina Taki, both arrive from Squire Patton Boggs.
Their arrival from law firm, Squire Patton Boggs, further strengthens Eversheds Sutherland’s service offering, with a dedicated practice focused on LBO acquisition finance, infrastructure, and real estate financing.
Benjamin, Eversheds Sutherland’s 30th senior hire in the last 12 months, brings extensive experience in financing transactions, particularly in the context of acquisitions, both in France and internationally.
Admitted to the Paris Bar since 2011, Benjamin joined Squire Patton Boggs in 2022 having previously worked at several leading international law firms.
Benjamin advises lenders (senior, mezzanine, and unitranche), sponsors, and borrowers as well as clients on general banking matters including complex transactions involving restructurings and infrastructure and real estate financings. His practice spans all industry sectors.
Yasmina Taki is a lawyer specialising in leveraged acquisition finance and infrastructure financing. Her experience spans infrastructure and project finance as well as real estate financing.
Benjamin will lead a new team set to grow further in the coming months, with the objective of meeting the increasing needs of the firm’s clients in project finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, corporate finance, and debt restructurings.
Alexander Niethammer, European Managing Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:
“Benjamin’s appointment underpins yet another step forward in our continued investment in our European growth trajectory. His arrival reflects our unwavering commitment to deepening our capabilities in key markets and across key European jurisdictions. It’s an exciting time for the firm as we continue to invest in and attract top-tier talent, delivering a truly integrated client offering that is agile, focused, and ready to meet the needs of our clients with confidence and clarity.”
Catherine Detalle, Senior Office Partner, Paris, Eversheds Sutherland, said:
“We are very pleased to welcome Benjamin and Yasmina. Their arrival is part of our growth strategy in France and strengthens our global banking and finance practice with a first-class team in this area.”
Eric Knai, Head of Corporate Finance, France, Eversheds Sutherland, said:
“The addition of Benjamin and Yasmina aligns with the firm’s global strategy to provide our clients with a unique combination of expertise in the financial sector.”
Benjamin Marché, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:
“Yasmina and I are delighted to join Eversheds Sutherland – its collaborative ethos and international outlook resonate deeply with us. We look forward to contributing to the firm’s growth ambitions in close alignment with the exceptional services provided by Eric Knai’s team and the wider practices across the firm.”
Benjamin’s arrival follows the appointments of Partners Caroline Lyannaz (IP/IT), Anne-Marie Lacoste (international arbitration), Benjamine Fiedler and Chris Ivey (employment). He is the fifth partner to join Eversheds Sutherland’s Paris office in the past twelve months.
