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A dedicated team with 4 partners, each recognized by the profession as a leading individual, and 7 associates (including 2 Counsels).
The team offers a full range of advisory, assistance and representation services to distressed companies or their shareholders. We assist listed and non-listed companies and their shareholders to implement a reorganization plan and/or renegotiate their debts, with solutions ranging from workout agreements or pre-packs to sauvegarde and rehabilitation plans. In addition, our firm is regularly consulted by French and foreign industrial investors for assistance in preparing and presenting offers to acquire companies that have filed for bankruptcy, or to protect their rights in case of failure of a supplier or subcontractor.
Chambers Review
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei represents a variety of creditors and investors as well as distressed companies. The law firm frequently assists with debt restructuring transactions and corporate reorganisations. Additionally, the team advises on safeguard, ad hoc and conciliation proceedings, while also acting on bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Clients further seek out the team's expertise in state-backed loans. The law firm boasts a wealth of experience in cross-border mandates, both on a pan-European and transatlantic scale.
Work Highlights
- The team advised a pool of banks on the EUR9.5 billion debt restructuring of Orpea.
Strengths
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"The team has shown the ability to find a consensual path between non-converging interests."
"I really appreciated De Pardieu for multiple reasons. The team are good from a technical standpoint and in terms of negotiation skills. We love to work with this team; they correspond well with our way of working and how we operate."
"The firm has very good ability to handle complex cases even within very short deadlines, both for negotiation and for drafting."
"De Pardieu has a very strong and super competent team at all levels from juniors to partners. All are very reactive, invested and master the topic."
"The team has shown the ability to find a consensual path between non-converging interests."
"I really appreciated De Pardieu for multiple reasons. The team are good from a technical standpoint and in terms of negotiation skills. We love to work with this team; they correspond well with our way of working and how we operate."
"The firm has very good ability to handle complex cases even within very short deadlines, both for negotiation and for drafting."
"De Pardieu has a very strong and super competent team at all levels from juniors to partners. All are very reactive, invested and master the topic."
Notable Practitioners
Joanna Gumpelson has an excellent reputation for her work in debt restructuring, safeguard proceedings, and insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. She often advises international lending institutions on complex multi-jurisdictional mandates.
"Joanna is great - everyone told me I should work with her and I totally see why. She was my closest adviser and sounding board; she was fantastic throughout. She never let the stress get to her; she is very level-headed."
"Joanna is someone who is very used to international clients so she can understand the specificities of those kinds of clients and explain everything really well. She also has good relationships and contacts in this area, which is a bonus."
"Joanna Gumpelson is truly a star. She is an excellent lawyer."
Philippe Dubois is highly reputed for his work on restructuring and insolvency matters. He notably advises banks and financial institutions as well as large multinational corporations on debt restructuring proceedings. His expertise also extends to handling safeguard and conciliation proceedings.
"He has been a reference in the French restructuring market for many years. Philippe is a mastermind of amicable and collective proceedings."
"Philippe Dubois provides valuable advice through his legal skills and restructuring experience."
"Philippe Dubois is a seasoned professional with great connections in the industry. He is able to solve any issues creatively."
Ségolène Coiffet displays clear capabilities in safeguard and conciliation proceedings, debt restructuring and distressed M&A transactions. Her expertise attracts domestic and international banks.
"She is appreciated for her skills, for her good knowledge of the various players in the restructuring arena, for her ability to work as an adviser for different banks including when their interests are not aligned, and also for her personality."
"Ségolène can hold her ground extremely well."
"Ségolène Coiffet is an excellent lawyer."
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Clément Maillot-Bouvier
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Simon Le Wita
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