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Lionel Spizzichino
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Restructuring/Insolvency

France

13 Years Ranked

About

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Lionel Spizzichino is a partner in the Business Reorganization & Restructuring Department of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Paris and co-Chair of the European Restructuring Group.

He has extensive experience in Lender-led and complex cross-border restructurings as well as French pre-insolvency and insolvency matters, including amicable restructuring, insolvency proceedings, restructuring litigation and distressed mergers and acquisitions.

Lionel also advises regularly on mergers and acquisitions with a particular focus on cross border acquisitions and complex carve-outs.

His clients include companies, creditors or investors in a wide range of sectors such as airlines, aircraft, media, chemical, financial services and automotive. He also advises investment funds, recovery funds and hedge funds.

Lionel has been involved in some of the most significant pre-insolvency proceedings, bankruptcy proceedings and high-profile M&A and distressed M&A cases in France.

Personal

LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 2004; MS.C., EMLYON Business School, 1998; LL.M., Université Paris V - René Descartes, 1995. See: http://www.willkie.com/professionals/s/spizzichino-lionel

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - France

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

Editorial individuel

Lionel Spizzichino progresse dans le classement cette année grâce à une excellente présence sur le marché. Il fait preuve d’une expertise en matière de restructurations financières transfrontalières. Il est également recherché par les clients pour son expérience en matière de pré-insolvabilité et d’insolvabilité. Sa clientèle est composée de fonds d’investissement ainsi que d'entreprises de transport.

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Strengths

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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.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers France

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.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers France

Lionel is highly sophisticated with strong commercial instincts.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers France

Il a un esprit commercial et est rationnel. Il est optimiste sans minimiser les risques. C’est important dans les cas de restructuration - avoir cet état d’esprit et son charisme est très apprécié.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers France

Lionel est très professionnel avec un grand sens commercial.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers France

Lionel Spizzichino a une approche pragmatique des dossiers. Nous entretenons une relation professionnelle depuis de nombreuses années et j’ai une confiance absolue en lui.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers France

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