Bentam is a French law firm founded in 2021 by Guillaume Ansaloni, who is also the firm’s co-managing partner. The firm is headquartered in Paris, Île-de-France.  The team comprises notable legal professionals, including co-managing partner Gautier Chavenet, and provides high-quality legal advice to its clients. The firm has a particular focus on debt capital markets and project finance. 

Key clients  

Aurel BGC, Caisse d’Epargne CEPAC, Crédit Agricole Transitions et Energies, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, and Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. 

 Highlights
  
Recent examples of the firm’s banking work include advising Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management on the refinancing of an asset-backed green bond, as well as advising Crédit Agricole Transitions & Energies and Bpifrance on a portfolio of senior and junior debt financing for CVE FIN51.

In debt capital markets, the firm has recently advised Région Île-de-France on its $1.2 billion bond issuance, which was the largest issuance by a French local authority during the year.

 Testimonials  

“Strong experience. Secure advice. Swift and personalized answer.” - Banking and finance

“We appreciate the firm for its responsiveness and the quality of the documents provided.” - Debt Capital markets

“Availability, trust, and hard work.” - Project finance           

“Antoine de Sevin builds pleasant relationships and gives secure advice.” - Banking and finance

“Guillaume Ansaloni is trustable, delivers transaction and find some smart solutions which protect client's interests.” - Project finance

“Gautier Chavanet gives secure and customized advice with full proficiency.” - Banking and finance

“Gautier Chavanet responds quickly and reliably.” - Debt Capital markets