Restructuring/Insolvency
France
15 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Gilles Podeur
France 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Gilles Podeur is in charge of our Restructuring & Insolvency practice. He assists clients in connection with debt restructurings, insolvency proceedings, acquisitions of underperforming companies, acquisitions of going concerns in insolvency proceedings (“plans de cession”), enforcement of security interests, or liability claims. The matters he handles are often international.
Career
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2004, Gilles started his career at Gide, then he worked at White & Case, and finally at Clifford Chance, where he was appointed Counsel in 2012, before joining Alerion as a partner in 2020.
Professional Memberships
Gilles is a member of ARE (Association pour le Retournement des Entreprises), INSOL Europe and IFPPC (French Institute of Practitioners of Collective Insolvency Proceedings).
Chambers Review
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Chambers France
Restructuring/Insolvency - France
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Gilles Podeur of Alerion Avocats displays clear expertise in handling insolvency proceedings, including safeguard proceedings and ensuing litigation for shareholders, bondholders and court-appointed liquidators. He additionally acts on distressed M&A operations.
Editorial individuel
Gilles Podeur d’Alerion Avocats fait preuve d’une grande expertise dans le traitement des procédures collectives, y compris les procédures de sauvegarde et les contentieux qui en découlent pour les actionnaires, les obligataires et les liquidateurs judiciaires. Il intervient également sur des opérations de distressed M&A.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Gilles Podeur understands difficult concepts quickly, he’s a shining light. He has great technical knowledge and great command of English which helps the communication.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers FranceGilles Podeur is knowledgeable on the topic and is able to quickly assist us on the matter. The communication was clear and correct. We are very happy with the assistance provided.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers FranceGilles Podeur maîtrise parfaitement le sujet et a su nous apporter une aide rapide. La communication a été claire et précise. Nous sommes très satisfaits de son assistance. Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers FranceGilles Podeur comprend rapidement les concepts difficiles, c'est un véritable rayon de soleil. Il possède d'excellentes connaissances techniques et une parfaite maîtrise de l'anglais, ce qui facilite la communication. Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers France
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