‘We appreciated that the team worked closely with the banking and financing teams, enabling a comprehensive service offering.’

‘Good knowledge of industry stakeholders, very good knowledge of the real estate sector.’

‘The team’s strengths are the concentration of different areas of expertise within a single firm, and their availability.’

‘The firm’s advantage lies in its ability to mobilise real estate expertise, with a genuine in-depth knowledge of the real estate market, whether in investment, financing, or restructuring.’

‘Joanna Gumpelson is the best restructuring lawyer on the market, and particularly in real estate cases.’

‘Appropriate interventions, balanced negotiations, support.’

‘Excellent availability, outstanding negotiators, excellent legal experts, highly responsive and very efficient.’

‘Ségolène Coiffet is a great negotiator with the ability to unite people.’

‘The team stands out with regards to customer responsiveness.’

‘Astrid Zourli stands out as am emerging talent in the French restructuring market. Diligent, practical, responsive are her qualities to be appreciated. ’

‘In my view, it is the best team on the French market. This is above all thanks to Philippe Druon and his experience.’

‘Philippe Druon: combines both remarkable experience, strategic vision and significant technical expertise.’

‘Responsiveness, skills.’

‘Technical expertise, proximity of management, independence’

‘Great availability, ability to deliver very high-quality services.’

‘Professional, skilled, negotiation-oriented, and solution-focused.’

‘Excellent balance between technical expertise and interpersonal skills. They effectively and diplomatically manage the tense situations inherent in restructuring. They demonstrate an excellent understanding of our challenges and are a true strategic partner, going beyond the simple role of legal advisor.’

‘Their approach is less theoretical or aggressive, and more focused on building sustainable solutions.’

‘Excellence, responsiveness, quality of consultations.’

‘Laurent Cotret – an essential reference in restructuring – and the quality of the teams surrounding him.’

‘Solid, diligent, pragmatic.’

‘A very efficient, responsive, pragmatic and available team.’

‘Nicolas Laurent is an excellent lawyer with a very strong strategic vision.’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its leading technical expertise in complex restructurings and insolvency proceedings. It is undoubtedly among the best in the field, both for the quality of its analyses and its ability to develop pragmatic and operational solutions for its clients. Its strengths lie in its complete mastery of legal and financial issues, a nuanced understanding of companies’ operational constraints, and a strong capacity for negotiation with various stakeholders (creditors, shareholders, public authorities).’

‘Within the team, Nicolas Laurent is a star lawyer. A true dealmaker, he particularly excels in handling amicable settlements. His strong strategic acumen, composure, and ability to build trust make him an exceptional negotiator, capable of finding creative and effective solutions even in the most tense situations. Alongside him, Olivier Puech stands out for his tenacity and in-depth expertise in litigation and legal proceedings. His determination and technical rigor translate into remarkable results for clients, who recognise him as a hands-on, tenacious, and results-oriented lawyer.’

‘Nicolas Laurent is diligent and pragmatic.’

‘The team’s depth and availability on specific and cross-functional topics are evident at all seniority levels. They are efficient and pragmatic, possess strong negotiation skills, and have a very good understanding of business dynamics.’

‘A well-sized team with diverse profiles, very responsive and proactive, very committed to the quality of the service delivered.’

‘François Wyon has experienced remarkable growth and possesses rare professional and human qualities.’

‘A very good restructuring team, comfortable handling both large-scale and mid-market cases. They have the ability to position themselves alongside major institutional investors in France and understand alternative funds, working for them on financial restructuring projects. The team possesses exceptional technical expertise and an impressive work ethic. Their work is characterized by meticulous precision.

‘Aurélien Loric – A rising star in Paris in the restructuring sector. Impressive experience, exceptional concentration, and work ethic.’

François Wyon – A highly skilled professional with a strong ability to explain complex concepts clearly to his clients.’

‘One of the best teams on the market. Transparent, highly connected, and above all, the most technically skilled. You really feel supported.’

‘The team is also fully available to its clients for informal advice when needed.’

‘The BDGS restructuring team distinguishes itself through its in-depth expertise and its ability to support clients on complex and strategic cases. It is composed of experienced professionals, led by a partner renowned for his commitment to each case.’

‘Henri Cazala and Laurène Boyer stand out in particular.’

‘A highly motivated, serious, and competent team – and the possibility of calling upon additional expertise within the firm, if needed.’

‘A top-notch team, both from a technical point of view, in terms of relations with the various stakeholders in the field, and in terms of project management and clarity.’

‘Henri Cazala is precise, proactive, and efficient. Laurène Boyer is rising star: excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and as adept at analysing problems as she is at finding solutions.’

‘Good business acumen, creative. Very available and efficient team.’

‘A top-level team, technically infallible and always very commercially minded.’

‘Henri Cazala perfectly combines business acumen, market knowledge, and technical expertise. It’s a pleasure to work with him. Laurène Boyer is a serious, intelligent, and effective lawyer.’

‘Legal expertise, knowledge of amicable and collective procedures, and of the various stakeholders involved in restructuring. Support in negotiations with other parties, and in facilitating the negotiation process with borrowers, shareholders, and other debtors. High-quality drafting of procedural and contractual documents, and effective coordination and seamless integration between these two stages.’

‘Special mention goes to Pierre-Jean Chenard, a rising star within the firm.’

‘‘Excellent responsiveness and great availability’

‘Romain de Ménonville and his team have been supporting our institution for many years. They stand out for their high-quality work, excellent responsiveness, and exceptional ability to make pools work even in the presence of interbank discrepancies.’

‘Romain de Ménonville and Pierre-Jean Chenard are very responsive, have a complete grasp of the issues concerning their clients, and are capable of demonstrating creativity in the solutions they propose.’

‘The team is very responsive, and the quality of client relations is its main strength (both with third parties and with clients who sometimes have very different interests). The frequency and quality of client reporting are very satisfactory compared to the competition.

‘A high-quality, highly professional team, distinguished by its ability to quickly grasp the issues and be extremely pragmatic in proposing solutions. A cohesive, highly responsive, and proactive team capable of mobilizing in record time, always taking the initiative to move projects forward while focusing on what matters most. A thorough understanding of the restructuring environment.

‘Nicolas Morelli is particularly distinguished by his quickness and responsiveness.’

‘Highly available to discuss all restructuring topics. Provides quick responses to all draft protocols, including those with ongoing modifications.’

‘Guillaume Bouté is available, efficient and pragmatic.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the distressed business ecosystem and its key players. Unwavering availability.’

‘Speed of execution, transparency.’

‘Competence, professionalism, responsiveness.’

‘The quality of service is on par with the high standards of the Gide firm, whose reputation speaks for itself.’

‘The team is technically skilled and capable of handling complex cases.’

‘Nadia Haddad is highly skilled technically and adept at balancing client management with the demands of each case.’

‘The team is highly available and responsive. Communication within the restructuring team is seamless. The work is of high quality and delivered on time.’

‘Pauline Bournoville, the partner in charge, is deeply involved in her cases. She leads the negotiations and stays informed at all times, which ensures her excellent availability. 

‘The team is one of the best in the market, handling complex and high-stakes cases.’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its availability, responsiveness, and advanced technical expertise.’

‘Nadia Haddad guides the strategy for each case, and perfectly meets clients’ needs with great empathy.’

‘Hadrien de Lauriston is very available, pragmatic and approaches cases with great humility.’

‘Aymar De Mauléon De Bruyères has extensive expertise.’

‘Aymar De Mauléon De Bruyères is a lawyer specialising in companies in difficulty. With many years of experience in this practice, he is calm and has a good teaching ability.’

‘Laïd Estelle Laurent is a pragmatic lawyer who knows her sector and its players very well, which allows for smoother and more efficient handling of cases and facilitates their amicable settlement.’

‘The restructuring and finance teams work hand in hand very effectively.’

‘Fabienne Beuzit is very available and subtle in her approach to cases.’

‘The team is responsive and eager to help in the best way possible in all circumstances.’

‘Fabienne Beuzit stands out for her humane, constructive and intelligent approach to work.’

‘A close-knit team of highly professional, very available and responsive lawyers.’

‘Fabienne Beuzit: finesse, broad perspective, availability.’

‘A truly remarkable team: available, responsive, and very attentive. They are adaptable, always find solutions, and work with genuine teamwork. Their ability to blend expertise, agility, and openness clearly places them among the best in the market.’

‘Rodolphe Carriere and Fabienne Beuzit are truly transformative. They bring vision, anticipate changes, and offer innovative solutions. Their ability to challenge the status quo and their strategic approach clearly set them apart from their peers.’

‘Highly competent and responsive restructuring team. Top-quality work.’

‘Dynamic team, very active in the debtor-side market.’

‘Reassuring availability of complementary teams, in particular the ability to involve M&A teams.’

‘Théophile Jomier has situational awareness, availability, and technical skills.’

‘Innovative and robust.’

‘The team is well-known and respected, with a high level of legal expertise.’

‘Thimotée Gagnepain has extensive experience with companies in difficulty as well as an excellent network among all stakeholders involved in those situations.’

‘Since Caroline Texier’s arrival, the team has grown considerably and now possesses a strong striking force.’

‘Efficiency and responsiveness.’

‘A responsive, technically skilled, and friendly team, equally adept at negotiation and litigation.’

‘Particularly noteworthy are Laurent Jourdan, who is exceptionally comfortable in all areas, technically skilled without being dogmatic, firm without being harsh, an excellent negotiator, and Lisa Ducani, who is highly skilled technically, with a strong work ethic, rigor, and outspokenness—a true talent.’

‘Emmanuel Laverrière stands out for his in-depth knowledge of the subject and his high level of technical expertise. His recommendations and comprehensive understanding of the issues enable clients to make the right decisions.’

‘High availability and high level of competence.’

‘A very close-knit team, excellent complementarity, pragmatic, approachable, and highly experienced in both insolvency and amicable settlement procedures. Serving the company, buyer, or investor side.’

‘Laurent Jourdan: Excellent, extensive experience, very approachable, and attentive to the client. Lisa Ducani, a rising young partner.’

‘A team that is available, responsive, and plays a leading role in moving projects forward quickly.’

‘Emmanuel Laverrière is a skilled communicator and readily takes the time to clearly explain the different phases of the procedures and the roles of the various stakeholders to their clients.’

‘They are a boutique firm but are able to handle the most sophisticated and largest cases. Additionally, their unique cross-border knowledge is extremely valuable to effective solicitions. ’

‘Mylène Boché-Robinet is thoughtful, commercial and highly strategic. She is very adept at finding unique and novel solutions to the toughest of problems.’

‘Excellent for specific legal matters and bilateral cases. Good knowledge in the banking and economic sectors, which is very helpful in understanding the often highly complex context of a case.’

‘Mylène Boché-Robinet highly competent in restructuring and has good contacts in Paris. She is very proficient in languages: fluent French, English, and German, which is very helpful on intra-European cases.’

‘The team stands out for its versatility and adaptability to diverse contexts. It demonstrates genuine attentiveness and places understanding needs at the heart of its work. Its organisational rigor is reflected in well-prepared and efficiently conducted meetings, which streamline communication and facilitate decision-making.’

The team maintains a competitive edge thanks to its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to combine technical excellence with strong interpersonal skills. These elements make this team a high-performing, pragmatic, and attractive partner, capable of delivering top-quality service while committed to continuous improvement.’

‘Mylène Boché is exceptional both for her strategic contributions and her knowledge of procedures, and for using them not to facilitate a smooth transition but to help businesses rebuild.’

‘They are fully capable of handling cases with an international dimension.’

‘The team is highly qualified, professional, very committed, and always available.’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its versatility and responsiveness, combining technical expertise, strategic vision, and a pragmatic approach.’

The team offers a highly accessible and responsive client service, with targeted recruitment and strong internal collaboration.’

‘We highly recommend Numa Rengot.’

‘Numa Rengot stands out for his exceptional technical expertise, unwavering commitment, and profound understanding of his clients’ operational challenges. His ability to anticipate risks, propose pragmatic solutions, and effectively defend his clients’ interests makes him a trusted advisor.’

‘They are extremely competent and responsive. They are effective in achieving the desired outcome for my company, and they went the extra mile to ensure that we understood the nuances of a new area of law for us in a foreign jurisdiction. I highly recommend them for their bankruptcy expertise.’

‘A highly responsive team with top-tier technical skills capable of handling cross-functional issues.’

‘Romain Lantourne’s analytical precision is a defining characteristic.’

‘Availability, competence, tenacity.’

‘Flexibility, technical capacity, proximity.’

‘FTPA’s restructuring team is distinguished by its dynamism and strong commitment to turnaround and insolvency proceedings. It combines solid technical expertise with an operational approach, enabling it to deliver rapid and effective solutions.’

‘The team stands out for its ability to work in synergy with the firm’s other departments, particularly corporate, litigation, and real estate, allowing it to address complex situations holistically.’

‘Romain Lantourne is particularly recognised for his strategic thinking and his ability to resolutely defend his clients’ interests. He excels in managing both legal proceedings and amicable negotiations, combining legal expertise with a practical vision.

‘Romain Lantourne’s committed and innovative approach positions him among the leading practitioners in the French restructuring market.’

‘Relevance of recommendations, negotiation skills, ongoing commitment. ’

‘A highly technical and inventive team. Their unwavering availability in crises is a significant advantage. The leader of the company in crisis is heard and supported effectively and attentively.’

‘Pierre-Alain Bouhénic represents the very pinnacle of practice, focused on finding tailor-made solutions adapted to the client’s challenges, regardless of the company’s size. Thibaut Lefort supports him with remarkable tenacity and a high level of expertise in guiding companies through crises.’

‘High responsiveness, excellent customer service and negotiation skills. The partners and senior members of the team are of a rarely seen calibre.’

‘I have had the opportunity to work with the team led by Pierre-Alain Bouhénic. I found the team to be extremely professional, pragmatic, and deeply committed to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. What stands out is their ability to tailor their approach to the specific circumstances of the client, ensuring that every decision is not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with the client’s business objectives.’

‘The team differentiates itself by combining technical excellence with a very practical, outcome-oriented mindset. They are not afraid to take a clear stance, propose a coherent strategy, and follow it through diligently. Collaboration is also a real strength: they work seamlessly with both clients and other stakeholders, ensuring smooth execution even in complex matters.’

‘Pierre-Alain Bouhénic consistently demonstrates transparency, clarity, and foresight. From the outset, he lays out a strategy that is both realistic and coherent with the expected outcome, and he ensures that every step remains aligned with this vision. What I have value most is his attentiveness to our firm’s particular circumstances and constraints, and his ability to adapt while still keeping the final goal in sight.’

‘Pierre-Alain Bouhénic is highly regarded in the market and is an excellent professional.’

‘Their competence and ability to work as a team with all team members, and even colleagues outside the team, makes it clear that issues are being addressed in their entirety and complexity.’

‘Paul Lafuste has a broad perspective, which gives him the ability to anticipate and think several steps ahead, with a quiet strength that is particularly reassuring for the client.’

‘Close management, technical expertise, flexibility.’

‘The distinctive features of the Osborne Clarke team lie in its unique combination of legal rigour, business acumen, and operational pragmatism.’

‘Excellent expertise in insolvency proceedings, consolidated by regular practice before commercial courts throughout France.’

‘High responsiveness and availability, which are decisive factors in our line of work, where deadlines are extremely tight.’

‘The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, mobilising complementary specialists (employment law, tax law, commercial law) when necessary.’

‘High-quality contacts, such as Nassim Ghalimi and Paul Lafuste, whose technical and strategic complementarity provides us with genuine security.’

‘Charles Morel’s team is agile, responsive, and pragmatic, ensuring that their advice and interventions in negotiations are always highly appropriate. The team is also well-known among court-appointed administrators, who respect and recognise its professionalism.’

‘A team that listens attentively to the issues presented by its client, is solution-oriented, and skilled in negotiation.’

‘Charles Morel managed our case very directly and was the driving force behind our success. We owe him a great deal thanks to his attentiveness, his skilful negotiation, and his remarkable ability to synthesise information and gain the support of his interlocutors. Emilie Rosier handled all the drafting aspects, and there were many. She synthesised the various positions and performed meticulous work by comparing document versions, which is crucial in legal matters surrounding protocols involving numerous stakeholders.’

‘Dynamic team, with a very good understanding of the business and a very good knowledge of the files. Accessible and reliable staff.’

‘The team has grown considerably under the leadership of Charles Morel, and now has a critical size allowing for broad coverage of multiple cases and responsiveness.’

‘Charles Morel is an excellent lawyer, attentive and proactive. He reassures clients, informs them, and guides them toward appropriate solutions.’

‘I collaborated with the firm on the acquisition of a company in difficulty. They are very professional.’

‘I worked with Charles Morel, who is an excellent practitioner with extensive practical expertise in insolvency law. He is extremely responsive and pragmatic.’

‘Availability, responsiveness, expertise, advice, pragmatism.’

‘A technically skilled and dedicated team.’

‘Excellent team.’

‘Alexandre Koenig is a rising star. Highly competent, attentive, and produces quality work.’

‘Use of standard communication and document exchange tools (video conferencing, Teams shared folders). Proficiency required.’

‘Alexandre Koening and Lauriane Chauvet demonstrate great availability, pedagogical skills and are very astute strategists.’

‘High level of expertise. High responsiveness and efficiency.’

‘Within the team, one person stood out in particular: Alexandre Koenig did an exceptional job.’

‘Highly involved and highly skilled’

‘Marine Simonnot is very involved in the cases, and her expertise is highly valued; she is a true professional.’

‘Marine Simmonet is a leading practitioner – dynamic with a great grasp of complex cross-border insolvencies.’

‘A young and highly technical team, suitable for all types of companies, and always available.’

‘Alexis Rapp, particularly accurate in his advice and strategies.’

‘A highly efficient, available, attentive, and professional team. In this highly technical and sensitive process, Volt was indispensable.’

‘The team led by Alexis Rapp is a young, technical and always available team.’

‘He is brilliant, efficient, and possesses exceptional legal acumen.’

‘In-depth knowledge of judicial conciliation procedures and their environment, strong negotiating skills, and excellent client relations.’

‘Alexis Volt Negotiation skills, smooth client relations, excellent knowledge of the judicial conciliation environment, sound legal expertise in restructuring, responsive, efficient.’

‘The team is efficient and reliable; they know how to deliver high-quality work, even under very tight deadlines.’

‘Gilles Podeur was knowledgeable on the topic and was able to swiftly advise us on what was needed to attain the desired result.’

‘A creative team, available with a deal-making spirit.’

‘The Barbier Legal team is a human-sized team, allowing team members to dedicate themselves to each case without distinction between « small » and « large » cases. Partners Jérôme Barbier and Diane Beaupuy are always available and attentive to their clients and colleagues.’

‘Diane Beaupuy-de Thézy and Jérôme Barbier, are distinguished by their specialised expertise and attention to detail. Their interpersonal skills, which complement their profile, should also be mentioned.’

‘Very available and competent.’

‘It is a close-knit and efficient team, capable of handling cases of all sizes.’

‘Cases are handled exclusively by experienced lawyers.’

‘Jérôme Barbier stands out for his commitment to serving his clients.’

‘A highly professional and complementary team. Excellent advice, and their high level of professionalism and practical experience are evident. Precise and meticulous work.’

‘Highly experienced restructuring team.’

‘Responsiveness, expertise in the field of restructuring.’

‘Smart professionals, creative legal solutions.’

‘Highly professional and responsive. Always available when there’s an important issue to address.’

‘A very cohesive and competent team in business law, particularly in the area of restructuring.’

‘Jason Reeve stands out for his technical and economic expertise, demonstrating a high level of competence in restructuring operations. His ability to develop tailored strategies, his complete commitment to client support, and his strong emphasis on negotiation are also noteworthy. His fluency in English further enhances his ease and elegance in handling cases.’

‘Recognised practice in restructuring.’

‘Competent and responsive team.’

‘Excellent, dynamic and serious team’

‘They are responsive and constructive, and are key drivers in finding balanced solutions.’

‘Jason Reeve was able to help us, advise us, and propose solutions. He also assisted us with the banks during negotiations and with one of our clients. We are continuing to work with him because we were extremely satisfied with the quality of his work, his speed, and his availability.’

‘The team at Renaud Thominette Vignaud & Reeve is known for its availability and its ability to handle diverse cases with diligence and efficiency. It combines technical expertise with pragmatism, offering tailored support for both amicable and contentious situations.’

‘Julie Cittadini is very thorough, pragmatic, and committed.’

‘Agility, flexibility, rigour and availability.’

‘Julie Cittadini and her team form an effective collective. Kindness and a human touch, beyond the specific traits mentioned above, perfectly characterise Julie.’

‘Availability, the quality of writing, particularly of the conclusions, and the competence of the teams.’

‘Julie Cittadini: a fighter who gives courage and hope when we lose them.’