August Debouzy
August Debouzy's restructuring and insolvency practice has experienced notable growth, propelled by its impressive client portfolio featuring industry giants such as Nike, TotalEnergies, and Les Girondins De Bordeaux. The team consistently handles cases within the small to mid-cap market segment and demonstrates prowess in related litigation. Laurent Cotret leads the practice, overseeing cross-border matters that extend across various sectors, including aviation, transport, technology, entertainment, sports, and pharmaceuticals. The firm’s roster of notable practitioners includes Clément Quernin and Armelle Loste, further enriching the practice’s expertise and capabilities.
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‘The team stands out for its ability to adapt, its attentiveness and expertise.'
‘A very experienced team with a pragmatic approach that spares no time and knows how to provide appropriate advice and also knows how to be flexible depending on the problems encountered.'
‘A team with expertise that meets high expectations and provides relevant, precise and useful answers and advice.'
'Very high responsiveness and availability.'
Key clients
- AGS
- Galeries Lafayette
- Stockholders ICBS
- Perrino Group
- TNP Consultants
- Rugby club US Dax
- Top Office / Adveo
- Football Club Chateauroux - Le Berrichonne
- Adamo (Orpea)
- Nike
- Didaxis
- Alteo
- Dassault
- JJW Hotel Group
- DCG Carebus Group
- Valenciennes Football Club
- Anthony Garcon
- Orange
- Girondins
- Brittany Ferries
- Riccobono Presse Investissement
- TotalEnergies (Titan Aviation)
Work highlights
- Advising ADAMO in the framework of Orpea's restructuring. The client is an association of minority shareholders of Orpea, which gathers more than 3,000 shareholders.
- Advising Football Club de Girondins de Bordeaux in restructuring its financial planning, which helped the club secure its place in League 2 for the next season.
- Advising the Brittany Ferries Group (B.A.I.) with respect to the restructuring of its financial indebtedness. In 2020, B.A.I. faced significant difficulties, resulting mainly from the health crisis and subsequent government measures.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laurent Cotret