--- title: "Insolvency and Restructuring" id: "2048" type: "expertise" slug: "insolvency-and-restructuring" published_at: "2026-01-26T10:15:05+00:00" modified_at: "2026-05-11T15:54:02+00:00" url: "https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/insolvency-and-restructuring/" markdown_url: "https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/insolvency-and-restructuring.md" excerpt: "Protecting your interests in times of crisis and business turnaround Insolvency and restructuring proceedings involve exceptional financial, operational, and human stakes. 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Between preserving business activity, restructuring liabilities, and safeguarding legal rights, each decision may determine whether a company survives or ceases operations. We act at every stage, including preventive proceedings such as ad hoc mandates and conciliation, formal insolvency proceedings such as safeguard proceedings, judicial reorganization, and liquidation, as well as post-proceeding litigation. 0 0 Our approach combines responsiveness, technical mastery of restructuring mechanisms, and a deep understanding of economic realities. We represent debtors, creditors, shareholders, executives, and acquirers before all commercial and civil courts. Each matter is handled through a tailored strategy designed to preserve value and secure legal positions. ## *our*Interventions 0 0 ### (01) Preventive Proceedings We advise executives and creditors in out-of-court restructuring proceedings. An ad hoc mandate allows negotiations with a limited number of creditors, while conciliation enables the negotiation of a court-approved agreement. Our work includes analyzing financial situations, structuring repayment plans, negotiating with creditors, and formalizing agreements. Each structure is designed to preserve confidentiality, avoid the opening of formal insolvency proceedings, and maintain business continuity. ### (02) Safeguard and Judicial Reorganization We assist debtors and creditors in safeguard and judicial reorganization proceedings. For debtors, we manage the opening of proceedings, prepare continuation or asset sale plans, and negotiate with creditors and court-appointed officers. For creditors, we file and challenge claims, participate in creditor committees, and defend their rights in the development of restructuring plans. Our command of procedural timelines, formal requirements, and the balance of interests among stakeholders enables us to protect our clients’ positions effectively. ### (03) Liquidation and Asset Sales We act in judicial liquidation proceedings for debtors, creditors, and prospective buyers. We secure the transfer of standalone assets or business units, negotiate acquisition terms, and challenge decisions of court-appointed officers when necessary. For creditors, we protect their rights, contest fraudulent claims, and monitor asset realization processes. Our intervention optimizes recoveries and secures acquisition transactions in a constrained environment. ### (04) Insolvency Litigation We represent clients in disputes arising from insolvency proceedings, including actions for contribution to liabilities, liability for insufficiency of assets, extensions of proceedings, claims disputes, avoidance actions during the suspect period, and actions brought against executives or third parties. We act before commercial, civil, and criminal courts to protect the interests of debtors, creditors, executives, and other stakeholders. Our approach combines procedural and strategic perspectives to safeguard positions and limit exposure. 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