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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 banking, retail and hospitality sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised the steering committee of TLB lenders on the financial restructuring of Casino.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra Bigot
1
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.

I appreciate Alexandra's knowledge, precision and expertise. She is very detail-oriented and hands-on. She focuses on the big picture while remaining aware of details of the case.

Alexandra is a great lawyer - she really works in the best interest of her clients and she helps to find solutions to the case.

Alexandra Bigot knows how to represent her clients in all circumstances and she excels in very complex cases.

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 Diogo Amengual is an excellent lawyer who very quickly creates a relationship of trust with the clients.

Hervé is very brilliant, astute and also very available.

He is a very friendly and adaptable lawyer.

Thomas Doyen
U
Thomas Doyen
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-comer Thomas Doyen is well equipped to advise clients on financial restructuring and reorganisation proceedings.

Thomas is a very competent lawyer, it is great to work with him.

Thomas knows how to explain the most complex problems with calm and simplicity. He is as good at defining a simple and fair strategy as he is effective at negotiations.

Thomas Doyen is efficient, proactive, brilliant and always available.

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Restructuring/Insolvency

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