Bredin Prat’s restructuring and insolvency practice draws upon the strengths of various departments within the firm, bringing experience to the forefront in managing high-profile domestic and cross-border financial restructuring, distressed M&A transactions, insolvency cases, and litigation matters. Co-led by Olivier Puech and Nicolas Laurent, the team operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, including construction, financial services, energy, media, and technology. Its advisory portfolio encompasses guiding investors in asset takeover deals and assisting shareholders in selling interests in distressed companies while also actively participating in litigation proceedings.
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‘Always available, extremely close to the business. Calm under high pressure and extremely clear and precise in their advice.’
- 'Nicolas Laurent is very experienced and has a hands-on approach.'
‘This is one of the best teams in the market in terms of restructuring, with high-end service and constant involvement. The team stands out because it brings together one of the best practitioners in terms of preventing difficulties (Nicolas Laurent), an expert in collective procedures and associated litigation (Olivier Puech) and finally one of the very best in terms of financing (Karine Sultan).'
‘Nicolas Laurent is a leading restructuring lawyer. Extremely intelligent, energetic and pugnacious, he excels in complex files where his technical expertise and involvement clearly make the difference.'
'Karine Sultan is an extraordinary lawyer, calm, firm and to the point, she reassures her clients and has total mastery of the subjects.'
'Olivier Puech is incisive, precise and outstanding, he is probably the best litigation lawyer in corporate restructuring.'
‘Very seasoned restructuring team, mastering all aspects of collective proceedings in France, both in and out of court.'
- 'Always available to brainstorm on strategic and tactical next moves, and very fast to integrate our objectives/goals into the management of the case.’
Key clients
- Amer Sports Corporation
- April
- Areva
- B&M
- Casino Guichard-Perrachon
- Blade
- Buffalo Group
- CCI Paris Île de France
- DHL
- Eramet
- Groupe Bertrand
- Jaccar Holding
- Love & Food
- Marne & Finance
- Potel et Chabot
- STS Group
- Stellantis
- Despature Family / Damartex
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Olivier Puech, Nicolas Laurent