With offices in Paris and Neuchâtel, boutique firm Barbier Legal is uniquely placed to handle restructurings and special situations with French and Swiss elements. Under the leadership of Jérôme Barbier, the team focuses predominantly on the small to mid-size market, with notable expertise in acting for companies in financial difficulties in amicable and judicial insolvency proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘The Barbier Legal team is highly competent and well versed in restructuring cases and, more generally, in commercial law and litigation. Jérôme Barbier is an excellent tactician, ably assisted by Diane Beaupuy-de Thézy. It's a firm on a human scale that meets the needs of clients who are looking for a lawyer who is available, directly involved in their cases and with considerable experience and solid knowledge of commercial law and companies in difficulty.'
'Very available and responsive team. Very sharp in approach and precise. A deliverable with all the implementation details with a complete guide of what to do and how to do it.'
'The Barbier legal team is proactive. It is able to support the company and the manager in extreme situations.'
'This team stands out for its in-depth specialization in assisting companies in difficulty, while remaining flexible on related issues. Its main strength lies in its active listening and human approach, offering a personalized service that builds customer loyalty.'
- 'The invoicing process is flexible, and the use of technological tools ensures smooth collaboration. There is a strong team spirit, with excellent internal collaboration that guarantees efficient and collective file management.'
- 'Compared to the competition, the team stands out for its humanity and innovation, making it a key and differentiated player in the market.'
‘ I sincerely thank Jérôme Barbier for his exceptional work as a lawyer specializing in helping companies in difficulty. His legal expertise, combined with his genuine empathy, listening skills, and commitment, made a significant difference in navigating our challenges, and I highly recommend his services for any company in need of reliable and compassionate support.'
Key clients
- PAT COM
- SECURISPACE
- PETIT PAN
- STRATX EXL
- Groupe OZARSLAN
- GROUPE OUI CARE
- SCI IMMO BUSINESS PARIS / EUROBEST PRODUCTS BELGIUM
Work highlights
- Advised Green Riders group (Pat Com and Mujoo) on conciliation and subsequently ad hoc authorisation proceedings, and on receivership proceedings, which began in April 2023.
- Advised Securispace group (Securispace France ST, Securispace France SIS and Securispace Gestion) on preventive proceedings and subsequently insolvency proceedings intended to bring about an overall restructuring of the group.
- Advised StratX ExL on its receivership proceedings following an attempted conciliation procedure.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jérôme Barbier