Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s restructuring division is an undisputed leader, with strong recognition across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Continental Europe. This practice, adept at navigating a significant caseload and catering to a diverse client base, offers expert guidance on intricate cross-border matters. Its purview encompasses LBO restructuring, amicable proceedings, and insolvency cases, where they actively engage in some of the market’s most substantial affairs. Facilitating this strength is a culture of collaboration, with co-leaders Anne-Sophie Noury, Jean-Dominique De Cassini and new arrival Céline Domenget-Morin at the helm, integrating with other divisions, especially those immersed in transactional and financial activities. Laura Bavoux further fortifies the practice, specialising in high-stakes French pre-insolvency and insolvency cases, along with cross-border restructuring, across various sectors such as law, retail, media, telecommunications, and sports. Cesar Puech Routier joined the firm alongside Domenget-Morin in late 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The team covers several key areas of expertise, including regulated activities, restructurings, tax and financing, which has enabled us to benefit from a full range of legal services during the receivership period of the company.'
'The strengths and assets of this team lie in its constant responsiveness and availability to provide us with rapid and efficient assistance. Its lawyers are highly experienced and qualified, which translates into quality legal advice. They take the time to understand our specific needs, which allows us to benefit from tailored and relevant advice.'
‘Jean Dominique Daudier de Cassini, specialist in recovery and restructuring operations. We benefited from his expertise and his global view regarding the legal and judicial procedure and strategy.'
‘The team's greatest strength is its detailed and historical knowledge of all the players in the distressed business market. Their excellent reputation among their clients is even shared by debtors.'
‘Available, competent, pleasant and innovative.'
Key clients
- SELARL FHBX
- Groupe Casino
- Bpifrance
- Glass Holding
- Orange
- Intersport
- SELARL FHBX & Thevenot Partners
- Phoenix
- NJJ Presse Sud
- Lysogene
- Salaün
- SGR
- Royer
- Klepierre
- Benta Pharma Invest Holding
Work highlights
- Advised SELARL FHBX and SELARL AJRS as judicial administrators in connection with the subsequent sauvegarde accélérée proceedings of Orpea.
- Advised Intersport France in the takeover of the assets and activities of the Go Sport Group in the context of the receivership proceedings opened in favour of the Go Sport Group holding company and at the level of the operating company, Go Sport France.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Cesar Puech Routier
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Céline Domenget-Morin
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anne-Sophie Noury, Jean-Dominique Daudier de Cassini, Céline Domenget-Morin