Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP remains the first port of call for all stakeholders in high-profile financial restructurings, insolvency proceedings and distressed M&A, although it is particularly well known for its in-depth expertise in advising debtors, investors and pools of banks. Core strengths include distressed LBO transactions, the restructuring of French-listed companies and lender-led debt restructurings. In addition, the Paris office frequently draws on the capabilities of teams in the US, UK and continental Europe to handle cross-border mandates. Practice heads Jean-Dominique Daudier De Cassini and Céline Domenget-Morin have been involved in many of the most significant insolvency reorganisations and debt restructurings in France over the last decade. César Puech Routier is also a name to note.
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Témoignages
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‘Very helpful team with legal and financial skills, as some members have worked in investment banking, which is a significant advantage.’
Clients clés
- Atos
- Pool of banks in the restructuring of GiFi
- S.E.D.N.A. France
- A pool of banks in the restructuring of SAPMER
- Groupe Casino
- Mutares (Walor)
Points forts
- Advised a pool of banks in the restructuring of the financial indebtedness of GiFi and of its shareholder Groupe Philippe Ginestet, combined with the provision of new money to finance the group’s operating needs.
- Advised EP Equity Investment, which teamed up with Attestor Limited to form a consortium to submit a financial restructuring proposal to Atos, as part of a competitive process organised in the context of Atos’ conciliation proceedings.
- Advised Casino Group in the discussions with its financial creditors in order to reduce its indebtedness and with a consortium of investors led by Daniel Kretinsky, who made an offer to take over the company.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Céline Domenget-Morin
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Cesar Puech Routier
Responsable de la pratique
Céline Domenget-Morin; Jean-Dominique Daudier de Cassini
Autres avocats clés
Camille Bretagne; César Puech Routier