Ms Jessica Derocque > Bird & Bird > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile
Bird & Bird Offices
2 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin
75009 Paris
France
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Ms Jessica Derocque
Work Department
Banque - Finance - Fintech
Position
Jessica is a partner in the Banking and Finance department in Paris. I am particularly involved in LBO and corporate finance transactions.
I advise lenders (debt funds, mezzanine funds or banks), borrowers or sponsors in their LBO or corporate financing transactions, with a national or international dimension.
I also have significant experience in debt restructurings where I have advised lenders on several lenders’ led transactions.
Career
Member of the Paris Bar since 2005
Languages
french, english.
Education
DEA in Business Law, University of Paris X – Nanterre
Master’s degree in Business Law, University of Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne
Lawyer Rankings
France > Insolvency
Bird & Bird boasts one of the largest restructuring teams in Paris, maintaining its role as a key player in the market. The team specialises in handling large-scale cases, with a primary emphasis on advising creditors and stakeholders in intricate situations, demonstrating equal prowess in both litigation and transactional matters. Co-headed by Nicolas Morelli and Romain de Ménonville, the team has been instrumental in several headline cases across diverse sectors such as manufacturing, energy, retail, hospitality, and tourism, while also showcasing expertise in trusts. Key contacts at the firm include Jessica Derocque, a dedicated member of WIR (women in restructuring) with a particular focus on debt restructuring cases, as well as litigation specialist Céline Nézet and Pierre-Jean Chernard, who excel in debt restructuring and insolvency matters on behalf of creditors.
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