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Willkie’s Business Reorganization & Restructuring Department is a global practice comprised of 35 attorneys with market-leading capabilities in all aspects of business and financial restructurings and insolvency matters.  Our integrated U.S. and European restructuring professionals offer the hands-on, results-driven experience that today’s distressed situations demand.  We are held in high regard for our responsiveness and proven experience in complex multi-lateral cross-border restructurings (both in and out of court).  We represent a broad spectrum of clients in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and other key European jurisdictions.

Our team is known for its ability to evaluate quickly the restructuring challenges facing distressed companies and their creditors. We employ creativity, practical legal judgment and an interdisciplinary approach to obtain our clients’ desired results efficiently.  Through our decades of shared experience and by leveraging the knowledge of Willkie’s complementary practice groups, we provide our clients with real-time, realistic assessments of the likely range of obtainable outcomes and the most effective path forward.  We wield our firmly established credibility in court and with other restructuring professionals to forge consensus in highly contentious situations. In circumstances where consensus among stakeholders is not possible, we are well prepared to litigate to best serve our clients’ interests.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - France

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a highly commended team with notable expertise in financial restructurings, insolvencies and corporate reorganisations. The law firm advises a diverse client roster, including multinational corporations, holding companies and private equity groups. The team benefits from a strong international network with offices in key jurisdictions, and handles cross-border matters spanning Europe and the USA. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in the transport and retail sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised the Steering Committee of Bondholders on the debt restructuring of Atos.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lionel Spizzichino
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Lionel Spizzichino
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Band 1

Lionel Spizzichino moves up the rankings this year due to excellent market recognition. He shows particular expertise in cross-border financial restructuring matters. He is further sought after by clients for his experience in domestic pre-insolvency and insolvency matters. His client base consists of investment and private equity firms, as well as transportation companies.

Lionel Spizzichino has a no-nonsense approach to cases. We have had a professional relationship for many years and I have absolute confidence in him.

He is very business-minded and rational. He is optimistic without minimising risks and news. This is important in restructuring cases - having that mindset and charisma is very appreciated.

Lionel is highly sophisticated with strong commercial instincts.

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Batiste Saint-Guily
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Batiste Saint-Guily is added to this table on the back of an increasingly active practice. He has expertise in debt restructuring and debt-for-equity swaps. He is also adept at handling distressed transactions.

Batiste stands out for his level of service, attention to detail and proactive nature.

Batiste Saint-Guily is very commercial and clearly understands the nuances of the French restructuring market. It is great to work with him.

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Lionel Spizzichino
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Lionel Spizzichino
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Band 1
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Batiste Saint-Guily
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Up and Coming

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