Emma Vernhes

Associate Attorney

Emma Vernhes is a French qualified associate in the Paris office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where she serves as a member of the firm’s Finance and Business Restructuring Practice Groups.

Emma focuses her practice in syndicated loans, structured finance transactions and complex cross-border debt restructuring transactions. She represents both private and listed companies, senior and junior lenders and borrowers in their significant strategic transactions.

Emma has experience in acting for lenders and borrowers in relation to investment-grade syndicated facilities, other corporate loans and bridge financing. She is also experienced in acquisition finance, advising lenders, borrowers and sponsors on leveraged buy-outs and corporate acquisitions.

Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Emma practiced for 4 years within the Banking department of the Paris office of a magic circle law firm.

Admitted to the Paris Bar, Emma received a Master’s degree in International Business law from University Paris II – Pantheon Assas in 2016 and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from University of Exeter (United Kingdom) in 2015.

She speaks French and English fluently.

Capabilities

Credentials

Education:
  • Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas - 2016 Masters
  • University of Exeter - 2015 Master of Laws (LL.M.)
  • Université de Rennes I - 2014 Magistère Juriste d’Affaires
Admissions:
  • France - Avocat au Barreau de Paris