Laurent Assaya
Europe Guide 2024
Band 4 : Restructuring/Insolvency
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About
Provided by Laurent Assaya
Practice Areas
Laurent Assaya is an expert in pre-insolvency proceedings (mandat ad hoc and conciliation) and formal insolvency proceedings. He has a strong corporate background (included distressed M&A). Known for his international experience and active in special situations, he is regularly involved in complex restructuring operations in France and abroad.
His clients include groups of companies, debtors, creditors and investment funds.
Career
Laurent Assaya started his career with Gide Loyrette Nouel before joining Fried Frank Harris Shriver Jacobson in 1997. Between 2008 and 2017, he was in charge of the restructuring practice of the Paris office of Jones Day.
Professional Memberships
Laurent Assaya is a member of ARE (Association pour le Retournement des Entreprises).
Chambers Review
Europe
Laurent Assaya of Vivien & Associés advises clients on pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings. He also regularly acts on debt restructuring and distressed M&A transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Laurent is highly commercial and fights for his clients' interests."
"Laurent Assaya is very smart and pleasant to work with."
"Laurent is highly commercial and fights for his clients' interests."
"Laurent Assaya is very smart and pleasant to work with."
