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VOLT Associés has continued to strengthen its reputation in the field of small to mid-cap restructurings, with expertise spanning turnaround strategies, debt restructurings, debtor-in-possession financings, the takeover of distressed companies, and bankruptcy-related disputes. Alexis Rapp leads the team, which frequently works in conjunction with the firm’s finance, corporate and tax departments to advise investment funds, banks, corporates, managers and shareholders.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Alexis Rapp is the partner in charge of the restructuring practice at VOLT Associés. His team is of high quality, always available, and extremely reliable. In addition to his own expertise, Alexis can rely on the firm’s strong competencies in financing, corporate, and tax matters, which provide a valuable platform to support complex restructuring cases. The team is often involved in high profile and international matters and has strong experience in assisting international clients in addition to locals.’

  • ‘Alexis Rapp is a reassuring lawyer, and I had the pleasure to be working with him on several occasions. His calm and confident nature is particularly invaluable in distressed situations, where his ability to manage complex issues with skill and intelligence shines through. Alexis is not only a highly capable technician, offering bespoke, tailored solutions that are perfectly adapted to each case, but he is also a lawyer whose interpersonal skills stand out. His approachable and composed personality makes him well-liked and respected by both his peers and insolvency officers. This respect and appreciation significantly help in facilitating the progression of difficult cases, specifically for complex insolvency litigation cases and in negotiating favorable agreements. His combination of technical expertise and strong relationships within the sector makes him an exceptional asset in the most challenging situations.’

  • 'Specialized experience and top expertise in the insolvency field with a client-centered approach. Cultural affinity making the communication swift and flexible. Full-time accessibility to the legal team. Focus, high-quality document production, and timely deliveries. Team composition of similar men and women ratio. Billing fully aligned and consistent with the initial offer.'
  • 'Agile and responsive feedback adapting to the various demands in a complex process landscape. The whole team’s responsiveness is outstanding, with a special remark to Alexis Rapp as the general coordinator representing Volt Associés.'

Key clients

  • CLUBFUNDING
  • AEW
  • F&A ASSET MANAGEMENT
  • C4 VENTURES/INDUSTRIES
  • AUCHAN GROUP
  • GROUPE CRÉDIT MUTUEL-CIC
  • Wellbred Group
  • NOE INDUSTRIES
  • BNPP
  • Rhon’Telecom

Work highlights

  • Assisted the Wellbred oil trading group in the takeover of the activities of Premester, a distressed company, which had sales of over €90m before the insolvency proceedings were opened.
  • Assisted C4 Industries in acquiring a stake in the distressed Arc Group, Europe's largest glassmaking group, which notably involved negotiating with the French government to obtain debt restructuring of €120m.
  • Assisted ClubFunding, the largest crowdfunding service in France, in its negotiations with the insolvent FIB Group, which involved several contentious procedures that culminated in the first judicial recognition in France of the effectiveness of the trust (fiducie) in the event of insolvency proceedings.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alexis Rapp
VOLT Associés

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexis Rapp