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Laurent Godts
Banking and Finance
Senior Director
Laurent is a key member of the Banking and Finance department at Deloitte Legal, where he has been instrumental in leading the practice since 2021. Promoted to Senior Director in 2024, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise in the legal aspects of transactional finance, including syndicated finance, project finance, and structured finance. His practice also extends to high-end financial regulation assignments within the banking, insurance, and funds sectors.
Laurent's experience is further enriched by a nine-month secondment in 2010 with a London-based international financial institution, providing him with invaluable insight into the global financial landscape. He advises clients on a comprehensive range of banking and finance-related matters, with a particular emphasis on the emerging Fintech sector. His work includes structuring peer-to-peer lending platforms and advising on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs).
Recognized as a "Rising Star" and consistently recommended as a "Next Generation Lawyer" since 2017 by Legal 500, Laurent has built a reputation for his pragmatic and commercial approach to legal challenges. The most recent Chambers feedback on his team reflects this excellence, describing Deloitte Legal's services as highly reactive, proactive, and precise.