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FTPA is well versed in representing debtors, takeover entrepreneurs and shareholders in relation to operational and financial restructurings, covering everything from corporate reorganisations and special situations to restructurings, the acquisition of distressed assets and cross-border insolvency proceedings. The experienced team is overseen by Edouard Fabre, an expert in advising court-appointed administrators, and Romain Lantourne, whose practice spans restructurings, insolvency proceedings and related litigation, while Serge-Antoine Tchekhoff and Bruno Robin also lend their expertise.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A very pleasant team to work with'.
  • 'Romain Lantourne is very easy to work with: he knows how to work well as part of a team with all the people he deals with, and doesn't hesitate to find innovative solutions for his clients.'
  • 'A lot of imagination.'
  • ‘Strong commitment from lead partner Romain Lantourne, a high capacity for technical analysis, a calm approach to negotiations, while retaining the ability to be firm when necessary.’

Key clients

  • SCP BTSG (court appointed receivers)
  • Selarl Ajassociés (court appointed administrators)
  • Altead Group’s former directors
  • Finotel
  • Atradius
  • Caire (Air Guyane & Air Antilles)
  • Ibisler Tekstil

Work highlights

  • Advising AltéAd’s former directors in all matters regarding the group insolvency proceedings and related litigation.
  • Assisted Airline Caire (operating Air Antilles/Air Guyane) in restructuring its financial debt from the Covid period as part of an amicable procedure.
  • Assisting the court appointed administrator in the insolvency proceedings of two groups of 12 companies holding five hotels in Paris in the context of shareholders’ litigation, helping the company to submit a rehabilitation plan.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Edouard Fabre, Romain Lantourne

Other key lawyers

Serge-Antoine Tchekhoff, Bruno Robin, Johan Akrout