Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
Contact number
+33 1 4405 5252About
Provided by Clifford Chance LLP
We specialise in complex, multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
We have first-class capabilities in France, as well as in major European jurisdictions, the US, Asia, and emerging markets. Our expertise covers all aspects of restructuring, as well as pivotal related areas such as financing, litigation, market regulation, real estate, employment law and tax.
Our expertise covers the following areas:
- We have a diverse range of experience, including representing the various parties involved in restructuring and insolvency procedures: debtor companies facing financial difficulties, groups of lenders, security agents, commercial creditors, insolvency practitioners, representatives or committees of creditors, major sponsors of financing & private capital, and financial institutions
- We have the necessary expertise to work on any type of restructuring or insolvency procedure
- We advise on financial restructuring processes of all kinds: standstills, renegotiations, debt restructuring and reorganising, debt-to-equity swaps, capital increases and bond issues, refinancing operations, project financing, real estate finance, setting up new warrantees and more
- We accompany our clients both in consensual and insolvency proceedings
- We have the required experience to deal with any insolvency case, and have developed particularly strong capabilities in complex, multi-jurisdictional procedures.
Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has a highly active practice that regularly acts on debt, 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.
Work Highlights
- The team advised Getir on its rehabilitation proceedings and the launch of a formal bidding process.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I appreciate their availability, their high level of professionalism and that they always bring innovative and creative solutions, which is important in a distressed situation. The lawyers understand what the clients are expecting."
"Clifford Chance offers excellent advisory services and tailor-made support. The attorneys' expertise was highly appreciated."
"Clifford Chance has provided high availability and adaptability to respond quickly to client needs."
"I appreciate their availability, their high level of professionalism and that they always bring innovative and creative solutions, which is important in a distressed situation. The lawyers understand what the clients are expecting."
"Clifford Chance offers excellent advisory services and tailor-made support. The attorneys' expertise was highly appreciated."
"Clifford Chance has provided high availability and adaptability to respond quickly to client needs."
Notable Practitioners
Delphine Caramalli's practice focuses on debt restructurings, rehabilitation proceedings and distressed M&A transactions. She is additionally adept at advising on insolvency cases and frequently represents important lenders and debtors.
"Delphine Caramalli is a brilliant lawyer with breathtaking strategic intelligence and a unique sense of business combined with extremely robust technical skills."
"We strive to work with her. She is extremely resourceful and committed to helping clients solve problems."
"Delphine is fantastic - very commercial, client-focused and flexible. Her approach is very straight to the point, which is highly appreciated."