Restructuring

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.