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Restructuring/Insolvency - France
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Latham & Watkins displays prominent expertise in multi-jurisdictional restructuring matters, including distressed leveraged buyouts and unitranche bonds. The law firm is also well equipped to handle preventive actions, including advising on corporate restructuring and debt refinancing with lenders. The team is additionally sought after for its advice on insolvency proceedings. The law firm's clients include asset managers and distressed companies, particularly those in the manufacturing, retail and hospitality sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins acted for the ad hoc committee of Casino TLB lenders in the financial restructuring of Casino.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra Bigot
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Alexandra Bigot
1
Band 1

Alexandra Bigot is a leading practitioner in the market, and her expertise includes distressed LBOs, insolvency proceedings and financial restructurings. She also leverages her vast experience to assist with state-guaranteed loans. Her clients include companies operating in the retail and hospitality industries.

"Alexandra is well known for her technical skills. She is very impressive for complex cases and she has an unmatched technical knowledge. She is one of the best."

"Alexandra Bigot is probably one of the best Parisian experts in financial restructurings."

"Alexandra Bigot possesses strong technical ability and commitment to great client service."

Hervé Diogo Amengual
5
Hervé Diogo Amengual
5
Band 5

Hervé Diogo Amengual advises clients across a wide spectrum of restructuring and bankruptcy cases, including financial reorganisations and conciliation proceedings. His client portfolio includes domestic companies and multinational corporations.

"Hervé is really good for international cases due to his perfect command of English. He is a good negotiator too."

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Thomas Doyen
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Up and Coming

Up-and-comer Thomas Doyen joins this table on the back of an increasingly active practice. He is well equipped to advise clients on financial restructuring and reorganisation proceedings.

"Thomas Doyen is already a very experienced professional who can come up with out-of-the-box ideas, and has top-quality pleading skills in court and great common sense to help navigate difficulties."

"Thomas was extremely familiar with the French restructuring market and helped us navigate a very complex process."

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Alexandra Bigot
1
Alexandra Bigot
1
Band 1
Hervé Diogo Amengual
5
Hervé Diogo Amengual
5
Band 5
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Thomas Doyen
U
Up and Coming