Restructuring/Insolvency | France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei représente une variété de créanciers et d’investisseurs ainsi que des entreprises en difficulté. Le cabinet intervient fréquemment dans le cadre d’opérations de restructuration de dettes et de réorganisations d’entreprises. De plus, l’équipe intervient dans le cadre de procédures de sauvegarde, ad hoc et de conciliation, tout en intervenant également dans le cadre de procédures de faillite et d’insolvabilité. Les clients font également appel à l’expertise de l’équipe en matière de prêts garantis par l’État. Le cabinet d’avocats dispose d’une expérience dans les mandats transfrontaliers, tant à l’échelle paneuropéenne qu’à l’échelle transatlantique.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher dispose d’une équipe exceptionnelle qui offre expertise et des ressources considérables. Le cabinet a de l'expérience dans le conseil aux prêteurs et aux débiteurs sur les procédures de restructuration, de conciliation et de sauvegarde. De plus, le cabinet d’avocats assiste les investisseurs et les entreprises en difficulté dans le cadre d’opérations de distressed M&A, avec une expérience supplémentaire dans les procédures contentieuses. L’équipe est capable d’intervenir dans de mandats transfrontaliers.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges est un cabinet de premier plan pour le conseil aux sociétés holding, aux entreprises en difficulté et aux débiteurs dans le cadre d’opérations de restructuration et de distressed M&A. Le cabinet d’avocats possède une expertise en matière de procédures d’insolvabilité, de sauvegarde et de conciliation, et est également bien placé pour aider les créanciers et les investisseurs. Le cabinet conseille dans le cadre de la restructuration de prêts garantis par l’État. L’équipe dispose d’une solide expérience en matière de grandes restructurations financières en France.

White & Case has an excellent practice that routinely acts for investment funds, lenders and distressed companies on insolvency and restructuring matters. The team benefits from the firm's longstanding experience in M&A, banking and capital markets to handle complex, cross-border financial and operational restructuring mandates. The law firm is additionally active in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, including related litigation, as well as safeguard and conciliation protocols. The lawyers notably represent clients from the banking and financial services industries.

Bredin Prat houses a highly regarded practice group that assists with various conciliation proceedings, debt restructuring and litigation. The law firm has further expertise in distressed M&A transactions and safeguard proceedings. The team has notable experience in cross-border mandates. Bredin Prat has a diverse client base including domestic and overseas lenders, investors and shareholders, as well as distressed companies from a wide array of industry sectors.

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier has a particularly strong practice active on large-scale restructurings and insolvency proceedings. The law firm has added expertise in pre-insolvency matters, including safeguard, ad hoc and conciliation proceedings, with further involvement in litigation proceedings and distressed M&A transactions. Its diverse client base includes creditor representatives, holding companies and distressed businesses.

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 media, retail, banking and financial services.

Latham & Watkins displays prominent expertise in multi-jurisdictional restructuring matters, including distressed leveraged buyouts and unitranche bonds. The law firm is also well equipped to handle preventive actions, including advising on corporate restructuring and debt refinancing with lenders. The team is additionally sought after for its advice on insolvency proceedings. The law firm's clients include asset managers and distressed companies, particularly those in the banking, retail and hospitality sectors.

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.

Clifford Chance has a highly active practice that regularly acts on debt issues, including debt-to-equity swaps and operational restructuring matters. The law firm has clear expertise in assisting with the acquisition and transfer of receivables, with further experience in safeguarding, rehabilitation and conciliation proceedings. The lawyers advise clients from a wide range of sectors, including leading domestic corporates and financial institutions.

Freshfields moves up the rankings this year on the basis of an excellent market presence. The law firm frequently advises clients active across the transport, financial services, and food and beverage sectors. It is sought after for its experience with conciliation and safeguarding proceedings as well as distressed M&A deals.

Linklaters advises on financial and debt restructuring, as well as liquidation, safeguard and conciliation proceedings. The law firm also handles distressed M&A in the context of judicial processes and reorganisations, with further expertise in insolvency litigation. The team's clients include large corporations from industries such as retail, banking and energy. Linklaters offers an international network and expertise in multi-jurisdictional insolvency cases.

Racine is well reputed for advising both debtors and lenders on debt restructuring, distressed M&A and liquidation proceedings. The law firm has additional expertise in ad hoc mandates and conciliation procedures. The team is also well equipped to act on contentious matters and assists clients from a broad range of sectors, including hospitality, consumer goods and media.

ADVANT Altana has a strong team advising companies on a range of domestic and cross-border distressed M&A, insolvency and debt restructuring deals. The law firm additionally offers expertise in safeguard and conciliation proceedings, as well as corporate reorganisations. The team has particular experience in real estate-related issues.

August Debouzy has a robust group adept at handling a variety of matters. The firm is recognised for its capabilities advising a diverse clientele on debt restructuring and distressed M&A. Insolvency and conciliation proceedings also fall within the firm's offering. 

BDGS Associés offers a wide array of expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters. The firm demonstrates experience advising on financial restructurings, state-backed loans and safeguard plans. With additional prowess in representing clients in judicial reorganisation proceedings.

Bird & Bird represents a variety of creditors and investors as well as distressed companies. The team handles debt restructuring and insolvency matters, with in-depth experience in safeguard and reorganisation proceedings. The lawyers are additionally skilled at advising clients on cross-border mandates and are active in the retail, automotive and energy sectors.

Jones Day boasts an established practice that covers a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including corporate reorganisations, judicial liquidations and distressed M&A transactions. The team has further expertise in handling conciliation proceedings. The lawyers represent corporates, banks and private equity funds. The firm is equally well placed to assist with both domestic and international restructuring matters.

McDermott Will & Emery is a sought-after firm that has experience assisting creditors, debtors and shareholders with insolvency and restructuring deals. It offers further expertise in distressed M&A transactions for both domestic and international clients.