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Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

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The insolvency division of Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier maintains its distinguished reputation in the market, known for its adept handling of intricate transactions and legal disputes, including distressed M&A, asset takeover proposals, and litigation. Led by François Kopf, the team stands out for its combined proficiency in advisory and litigation matters. With extensive experience in restructuring transactions and high-profile insolvency proceedings, Kopf serves a diverse client base, including debtors, managerial stakeholders, investors, and parties involved in judicial liquidations. The department’s success is further bolstered by Mathieu Della Vittoria, co-head of restructuring and insolvency, who is recognised for his expertise in distressed litigation and courtroom experience, supported by a deep understanding of civil and commercial procedures.

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Key clients

  • Creditors’ representatives of Orpea
  • Financière Immobilière Bordelaise (FIB)
  • JouéClub
  • Marne et Finance
  • SNGST
  • CNIM Groupe
  • Creditors’ representatives of Getir, Frichti and Gorillas
  • Court receivers and creditors’ representatives of Rangers Sécurité
  • CNAJMJ
  • Mr. Etienne Binant (former CEO of Biom’Up)
  • Nexatys
  • Ommic
  • NG Promotion
  • Succession Amon
  • IFH - Interfaces
  • Creditors’ representatives of Comexposium

Work highlights

  • Advised Orpea’s creditors’ representatives during the accelerated safeguards proceedings of the company, resulting in the restructuring of its debt of nearly ten billion euros and the granting of nearly two billion euros of new financing.
  • Advised JouéClub on the takeover of the “La Grande Récré” distribution network, (220 shops in France and abroad, 750 employees).
  • Advises Financière Immobilière Bordelaise (FIB group), that owns significant real estate properties in France and has developed in the hotel and retail sectors, in the context of its ongoing in-court insolvency proceedings.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

François Kopf

Other key lawyers

Mathieu Della Vittoria