--- title: "Restructuring" id: "2054" type: "expertise" slug: "restructuring" published_at: "2026-01-26T10:40:23+00:00" modified_at: "2026-06-05T15:50:21+00:00" url: "https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/restructuring/" markdown_url: "https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/restructuring.md" excerpt: "Preserving value and restoring performance in times of crisis Corporate distress demands swift action and a clear strategic vision. Cash flow pressures, creditor disputes, and employment risks all require rapid, informed decisions that can determine the company’s future. 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Cash flow pressures, creditor disputes, and employment risks all require rapid, informed decisions that can determine the company’s future. Between out-of-court solutions and formal insolvency proceedings, selecting the right approach is critical to achieving a successful outcome. 0 0 We intervene at the first signs of financial stress to design and implement effective restructuring strategies. Debt reorganizations, conciliation, safeguard, judicial reorganization, or liquidation proceedings our mastery of both preventive and court-supervised procedures enables rapid and decisive action. Through a multidisciplinary approach that combines negotiations with court-appointed officials and coordination of financial, labor, and environmental matters, each case benefits from a tailored and pragmatic response. Executives, creditors, investors, and buyers rely on us to guide them through complex restructuring and turnaround situations in France and abroad. ## *our*Interventions 0 0 ### (01) Insolvency Proceedings From the first signs of distress, we work alongside management to identify actionable options and determine the most appropriate framework. Conciliation, ad hoc mandates, safeguard, and judicial reorganization proceedings each serve distinct objectives, which we assess in light of the company’s financial, operational, and social context. We engage with creditors, develop recovery plans, and negotiate payment terms to preserve both business continuity and employment. ### (02) Acquiring Distressed Companies Acquiring a distressed business or investing in a turnaround opportunity requires a precise assessment of risks. We assist investors and industrial groups in analyzing financial, social, and environmental exposures, negotiating with court-appointed administrators or receivers, drafting transaction documentation, and submitting acquisition offers. From due diligence to closing, each stage is structured to maximize your chances of success and secure your investment. ### (03) Debt Renegotiation and Restructuring Debt negotiations often determine the outcome of a crisis. From SMEs to multinational groups, we help clients across all sectors design balanced and sustainable debt restructuring agreements. Rescheduling, debt forgiveness, debt-to-equity swaps, and new security packages each solution is crafted to restore confidence and financial stability. Our experience with both preventive and judicial procedures enables us to act quickly and effectively. ### (04) Cross-Border Restructurings Groups facing financial distress often operate across multiple jurisdictions, creating complex coordination challenges. With lawyers admitted to foreign bars and long-standing partnerships with leading international firms, we manage cross-border restructurings across Europe and beyond. Acquisitions of distressed French subsidiaries, multinational reorganizations, and coordination with local administrators are handled with precision and consistency. We align strategies, harmonize processes, and mobilize resources to optimize outcomes. ### (05) Insolvency Litigation Insolvency proceedings frequently give rise to disputes, including claim challenges, liability actions, avoidance claims, and labor, competition, criminal, or environmental matters. We represent clients before all courts, combining procedural rigor with strategic foresight. Each case is managed to safeguard your rights while maintaining, whenever possible, the conditions for a comprehensive settlement. 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