Karine Sultan, Partner, is a member of the Financing team.
She has intensive experience in banking and capital markets, with a particular focus on acquisition finance, debt restructurings and real estate financing.
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Karine Sultan
- Professional career
Prior to joining Bredin Prat, she was with Watson, Farley & Williams and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.
- Academic career
Born in Gabon, Karine is admitted to the Paris Bar (1999) and is a graduate of the University of Lille 2 (Licence in Private Law, 1996), the Institut Supérieur de Commerce de Paris (1996) and the University of Paris 5 Descartes (DESS in international Business Law, 1997).
- Experiences
Tarkett Participation in the establishment of secured incremental facilities totalling €1 391 000 000 and USD 48 000 000 and the conclusion of an amendment and restatement agreement to its existing credit agreement, in particular to extend the maturity of existing loans.
General Atlantic on the establishment of a €310 000 000 intragroup loan in the context of its joint offer with Bridgepoint regarding the proposed cash public tender offer for Esker’s shares.
Permira and the Consortium, consisting of CD&R and Everest UK HoldCo Limited, in connection with the financing of their acquisition of a majority stake in Exclusive Networks followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer.
NJJ Holding in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Lifecell and Datagroup-Volia.
- Distinctions
“Karine Sultan has a very positive mindset and is pleasant to work with. She has broad experience advising on domestic and international acquisition financings and refinancings. She has a very strong tactical and strategic vision.”
“Karine perfectly embodies the spirit of the firm. She is highly appreciated by our team.”
Chambers Global / Chambers France, 2025“Karine Sultan is ‘highly dedicated’. She is ‘always a pleasure to work with, bringing workable solutions that take into account operational constraints’.”
“She has a high level technique, and provides exceptional support.”
“Leading partner” in Banking and Finance: Transactional work
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2025“Best Lawyer” in Banking and Finance Law
Best Lawyers®, 2026“Notable Practitioner” in Banking
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Bredin Prat advises the consortium formed by Fortress Investment Group and Davidson Kempner Capital Management, as well as Fortress Investment Group itself, in connection with the financial restructuring of BOURBON
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Bredin Prat advises Eutelsat in connection with its contemplated €1.35 billion share capital increase
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Bredin Prat advises Ubisoft in connection with a €1.16 billion minority stake investment by Tencent in Ubisoft’s new subsidiary bringing together the Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry® and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® brands
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Bredin Prat advises Nexans as it enters into exclusive negotiations with private equity firm Latour Capital
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Bredin Prat advises BWGI, a subsidiary of Brasil Warrant Administração de Bens e Empresas S.A, in connection with its proposed public tender offer for Verallia
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Bredin Prat advises DBAY Advisors and SQLI in connection with a simplified public tender offer for SQLI’s shares
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Bredin Prat advises Saint-Gobain in connection with a view to the sale of PAM Building to Aldebaran
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Bredin Prat advises NJJ Holding in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Lifecell and Datagroup-Volia
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Bredin Prat advises Permira and the Consortium comprising Everest UK HoldCo Limited (a Permira portfolio company) and CD&R on the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Exclusive Networks followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer
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Bredin Prat advises Danone on the sale of its EDP business in Russia to Vamin R
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Karine Sultan
Partner
Contacta
Phone: 01 44 35 35 35Languages
French, EnglishSkills
FinancingPrivate EquitySkills
FinancingPrivate Equity