About

Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

A dedicated team with 4 partners, each recognized by the profession as a leading individual, and 7 associates (including 2 Counsels).

The team offers a full range of advisory, assistance and representation services to distressed companies or their shareholders. We assist listed and non-listed companies and their shareholders to implement a reorganization plan and/or renegotiate their debts, with solutions ranging from workout agreements or pre-packs to sauvegarde and rehabilitation plans. In addition, our firm is regularly consulted by French and foreign industrial investors for assistance in preparing and presenting offers to acquire companies that have filed for bankruptcy, or to protect their rights in case of failure of a supplier or subcontractor.

Increasingly, debt restructurings are accompanied by a corporate reorganization and a change in governance rules/structures, as well as by disposals of subsidiaries and/or other lines of business or assets.
The close cooperation between the Restructuring/Insolvency team and the firm’s other departments is one of our core strengths. In a growing number of cases, we mobilize a multi-disciplinary team in which experienced financial restructuring or insolvency practitioners are supported by partners from the Corporate – M&A (Distressed M&A), Finance, Employment Law and Competition/Antitrust practices.


Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - France
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei represents a variety of creditors and investors as well as distressed companies. The law firm frequently assists with debt restructuring transactions and corporate reorganisations. Additionally, the team advises on safeguard, ad hoc and conciliation proceedings, while also acting on bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Clients further seek out the team's expertise in state-backed loans. The law firm boasts a wealth of experience in cross-border mandates, both on a pan-European and transatlantic scale.

Work Highlights

Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
  • The team advised a pool of banks on the EUR9.5 billion debt restructuring of Orpea.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joanna Gumpelson
1
Joanna Gumpelson
1
Band 1

Joanna Gumpelson has an excellent reputation for her work in debt restructuring, safeguard proceedings, and insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. She often advises international lending institutions on complex multi-jurisdictional mandates.

"Joanna is great - everyone told me I should work with her and I totally see why. She was my closest adviser and sounding board; she was fantastic throughout. She never let the stress get to her; she is very level-headed."

"Joanna is someone who is very used to international clients so she can understand the specificities of those kinds of clients and explain everything really well. She also has good relationships and contacts in this area, which is a bonus."

"Joanna Gumpelson is truly a star. She is an excellent lawyer."

Philippe Dubois
1
Philippe Dubois
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
1
Band 1

Philippe Dubois is highly reputed for his work on restructuring and insolvency matters. He notably advises banks and financial institutions as well as large multinational corporations on debt restructuring proceedings. His expertise also extends to handling safeguard and conciliation proceedings.

"He has been a reference in the French restructuring market for many years. Philippe is a mastermind of amicable and collective proceedings."

"Philippe Dubois provides valuable advice through his legal skills and restructuring experience."

"Philippe Dubois is a seasoned professional with great connections in the industry. He is able to solve any issues creatively."

Ségolène Coiffet
3
Ségolène Coiffet
3
Band 3

Ségolène Coiffet displays clear capabilities in safeguard and conciliation proceedings, debt restructuring and distressed M&A transactions. Her expertise attracts domestic and international banks.

"She is appreciated for her skills, for her good knowledge of the various players in the restructuring arena, for her ability to work as an adviser for different banks including when their interests are not aligned, and also for her personality."

"Ségolène can hold her ground extremely well."

"Ségolène Coiffet is an excellent lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Joanna Gumpelson
1
Joanna Gumpelson
1
Band 1
Philippe Dubois
1
Philippe Dubois
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
1
Band 1
Ségolène Coiffet
3
Ségolène Coiffet
3
Band 3

Members

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Clément Maillot-Bouvier

Philippe Dubois

Philippe Dubois

Head of Department

Simon Le Wita

Clients

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Agapes Restauration

Antalis

Brittany Ferries

CELIO

CGG

Camaïeu

Comexposium

Conforama

Cyrillus

Dream-Yacht

Famar

Foraco

Fram-Caravelle

Frans Bonhomme

GMD

Go Sport

Groupe Bourbon

Latécoère

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits

Mecachrome

Mr Bricolage

Pierres & Vacances – Center Parcs

Rallye / Casino

Technicolor

Toys “R” Us

Vivarte

Industries

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Automotive

Banks

Energy

Heavy industries

IT Services

Industry

Infrastructure

Investment funds

Natural Ressources, Oil & Gas

New & High Technologies

Retail

Travel

Wines & Spirits