Led by seasoned litigator Philippe Hameau, the team at Norton Rose Fulbright has robust experience in both transactional and contentious insolvency matters, and is particularly active in cross-border cases, acting for a growing roster of international clients. The firm is also noted for its advice to financial institutions and its ability to handle restructurings in the shipping and aviation sectors.
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Key clients
- Fibre Excellence
- GFG Alliance
- Bank of China
- Ramsay Santé
Work highlights
Advising Bank of China in the context of the debt restructuring and insolvency proceedings of the real estate investment group Foncière Immobilière Bordelaise, as well as representing the client in related litigation.
- Advising GFG Alliance in relation to the difficulties it faces further to the bankruptcy of Greensill, which involves assisting and representing the client as part of the insolvency proceedings of Alvance Foundry Poitou, Alvance Wheels France and Alvance Aluminium Poitou, the debt and corporate restructuring and related litigation
- Advised Ramsay Santé on the successful bid to acquire Cosem assets in the context of the insolvency proceedings of Cosem, and continuing to advise the client on the implementation of the sale and related litigation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philippe Hameau