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Restructuring/Insolvency - France

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells offers an experienced team advising distressed companies, shareholders and creditors on out-of-court and in-court restructurings. The team is sought after for cross-border insolvency cases, especially concerning complex company structures. The lawyers act on the sale of distressed assets and companies, in addition to providing advice on conciliation proceedings and state-guaranteed loans. The law firm is active in a range of sectors including shipping, retail, banking and financial services.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted Searchlight Capital Partners with the EUR280 million financial restructuring of Latécoère.

Strengths

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"The team is very well integrated. The lawyers are equally comfortable with the English language, which is great for cross-border cases. Hogan Lovells is also full-service, which is extremely important for us"

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"The team are on top of everything and act as a time keeper and overall project manager effectively."

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
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"Hogan Lovells has provided excellent services, with excellent knowledge of the market practices and technical skills."

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
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"The firm is made up of recognised pragmatic lawyers with complementary skills, who are technical and commercially astute. The lawyers have the ability to find solutions in complex situations with out-of-the-box reasoning."

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Notable Practitioners

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Philippe Druon
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Philippe Druon
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Band 1

Philippe Druon maintains a superb reputation for his work in the context of insolvency proceedings across an extensive spectrum of sectors, notably acting for retailers and investment firms. He has additional experience in debt restructuring, distressed M&A transactions and state-guaranteed loans.

"Philippe is a great and creative lawyer with a very high level of involvement in all matters. He is dedicated to finding the best solution and providing the best advice. Philippe is a great speaker with an impressive and natural charisma that is recognised by all."

"Philippe Druon is definitively one of the best lawyers in the restructuring market in France."

"Philippe Druon is an outstanding technical, commercial and insightful lawyer."

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Astrid Zourli
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Astrid Zourli
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Up and Coming

Astrid Zourli routinely advises debtors, creditors and shareholders on restructuring proceedings, often involving conciliation procedures. She is equally equipped to handle distressed M&A transactions.

"I can count on Astrid and will always want to work with her. She is very strong in her legal knowledge and has a good future ahead of her."

"Astrid is a very competent and technical partner."

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Philippe Druon
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Philippe Druon
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Astrid Zourli
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Astrid Zourli
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Up and Coming
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