Stephenson Harwood continues to grow its restructuring and insolvency practice, with a focus on mid to large-cap transactions and strong sector-specific expertise in transportation (particularly aviation and shipping), telecoms and decarbonisation. The team acts for the full spectrum of stakeholders, but is particularly well suited to advising shareholders, purchasers and creditors. Alexandre Koenig, who stands out for his complementary litigation expertise, heads the team.
Testimonials
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‘I worked with Alexandre Koenig, who was available, provided valuable advice, and demonstrated a deep understanding of the company’s context as well as the intricacies of conciliation procedures. He showed empathy and psychological insight in his approach to the case.’
‘An exceptional team led by Alexandre Koenig. Their strengths include excellent listening skills, agility and creativity, as well as the ability to think cross-border, including expertise in major industry sectors.’
‘Excellent availability, a proactive approach to the market, and a strong ability to connect potential buyers with administrators. Great rigor.’
'Very attentive to our needs, the team is reactive and proactive in our project. A very satisfying partnership since 2022.’
‘Alexander Koenig is an outstanding restructuring lawyer. He has an acute understanding of the commercial aspects and strategies required to achieve a successful distressed acquisition and in restructuring initiatives. He provides immediate advice and makes a difference determining results when on his feet as an Advocate before a Tribunal. ’
‘The team has strong alignment with the legal strategy defined with the firm's leadership. The legal knowledge and skills of the team includes a holistic view which helps clients in forming great strategic decisions amongst the complex French legal framework, particularly the social aspects in insolvency and restructuring.’
‘Alexandre Koenig is always available, providing excellent communication and explanation around the complexity of the French legal system for foreigners in the insolvency practice, allowing a difficult decision to become easier.'
- 'Lauriane Chauvet is very dedicated and always available in providing additional value to the work expected from clients.’
Key clients
- Circet
- Tecalemit Tubes
- Foliateam
- Foliateam Sud-Ouest
- Foliateam A2COM
- Pro Aviation CRJ1000 Leasing LLC (Regional One and Petrus Aviation’s joint venture)
- Teak Capital
- Volta Investissements
- Scopelec Energies Services
Work highlights
Advised Circet in two major takeover deals from receivership proceedings: the acquisition of most of Scopelec’s activities and of the entire business of Setelen.
- Assisting Foliateam A2COM, a subsidiary of the Foliateam Group, in the takeover of all the activities of Fastnet Reseaux & Telecom out of French receivership proceedings opened by the Commercial Court of Nantes.
- Assisting Regional One and Petrus Aviation, through their joint venture PRO Holdings, in connection with the French and English law aspects of the restructuring and insolvency aspects of the French regional airline Celeste, in court-supervised collective proceedings opened by the Brest Commercial Court.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandre Koenig