Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP stands out for its strength in complex, cross-border restructurings, bringing together expertise in corporate, finance, litigation, compliance and competition law. The team is well versed in advising on both in and out-of-court restructurings, as well as on the acquisition of distressed assets, acting for a varied client base of debtors, buyers, creditors and shareholders. The team is led by seasoned practitioners Guilhem Bremond, a prominent adviser to French and international clients in relation to restructurings, insolvency litigation and distressed investments, and Laurent Mabilat.
Testimonials
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‘Very available and always make sure to acquire a great knowledge of the cases they handle and the business of the companies they assist. This makes them particularly relevant and effective in their assistance.'
‘Guilhem Bremon has my full confidence (and that of my management). Fine in his approach, skilled in making compromises and yet firm on the essentials.’
Key clients
- CACIB Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Advising the Casino Commercial Banks in relation to their holdings under Casino Guichard-Perrachon’s €2.05bn RCF in the context of the CGP group’s restructuring, implemented through a French sauvegarde accélérée process.
- Advising Novi 2 in the context of litigation relating to the date of insolvency (date de cessation des paiements) of Remade group and Remade.