Numa Rengot leads Franklin’s restructuring and insolvency department, providing expert guidance to clients in navigating the regulatory landscape in France. The team assists clients at every juncture, from pre-insolvency matters to the post-insolvency process, including formal insolvency proceedings before the courts. Its regular advisory role spans insolvency administrators and private equity firms, particularly concerning major restructuring and distressed M&A tied to France. Additionally, the team handles matters for other stakeholders, including banks and commercial partners.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Inventive, dynamic and close to the customer.'

  • ‘Rigor, availability and strategy are the characteristics of the restructuring team led by Numa Rengot.'

  • ‘Very professional and responsive.’

  • ‘Numa Rengot piloted our operation from A to Z, providing us with the perfect strategy to implement in order to anticipate each step to be one step ahead while absorbing the stress of such an operation for us.'

  • ‘A united, close-knit team that ensures real follow-up of the file.'

  • ‘High knowledge and availability.’

Key clients

  • Lise Charmel
  • Chemet SA & Chemet GLI
  • Sprint
  • Regroupement et Diffusion de Saint-Lubin
  • Groupe Magellim
  • Groupe Avenel
  • Groupe Diffusion Plus
  • Groupe Damaël
  • Groupe IBL Ltd
  • Fitnessea
  • Imprimeur Maury
  • Jay & Joy (NewCo)

Work highlights

  • Advised IBL Ltd on the superstore chain Run Market recovery plan.
  • Advised to Maury Imprimeur in its negotiations with the energy supplier and the State.
  • Advised César Augier on the acquisition before the courts of Jay & Joy, a pioneer and leader in France in the market for plant-based alternatives to cheese.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Numa Rengot

Other key lawyers

Arnaud Pédron, Pierre Dupuys