Olivier Vermeulen

Olivier Vermeulen is a prominent figure in the legal industry, currently serving as the Office Chair of Paul Hastings' Paris office and head of the Global Finance department.13 Here are some key details about his professional background and expertise:

Professional Role

Olivier Vermeulen is a Partner in the Corporate Department at Paul Hastings LLP, based in Paris.1 He was appointed as the Chair of the Paris office in 2019, succeeding Olivier Deren.2

Expertise

Vermeulen specializes in banking and finance law, with extensive experience in:

• Leveraged financing
• Fund financing
• Structured finance
• Debt negotiations
• Islamic finance

He advises both sponsors and borrowers, including private equity and infrastructure funds, as well as financial institutions.1

Career Highlights

• Joined Paul Hastings in 2016 as a partner and head of the Finance practice in the Paris office4
• Known for innovation in the French bank finance market, particularly for creating the equity bridge finance facility for European funds1
• Previously worked at other international law firms as counsel and part of the finance team1

Education

• LL.M. from Cornell Law School
• DEA (pre-doctoral degree) in French and European Business and Financial Law from the University of Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne
• Master's in Business Law from the University of Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne1

Recognition

Olivier Vermeulen has received numerous accolades for his work, including:

• Ranked as a Leading Individual in Banking & Finance by The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
• Shortlisted for European Banking & Finance Deal of the Year (The Lawyer European Awards 2015)
• Ranked in the top ten "Most Innovative Firms in Finance" in Europe (FT Innovative Lawyers Report 2014)1

Vermeulen's expertise and leadership have contributed significantly to Paul Hastings' reputation in the French and European legal markets, particularly in the areas of finance and corporate law.