Jean-Dominique Daudier De Cassini
Hall of fameWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLPWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP remains the first port of call for all stakeholders in high-profile financial restructurings, insolvency proceedings and distressed M&A, although it is particularly well known for its in-depth expertise in advising debtors, investors and pools of banks. Core strengths include distressed LBO transactions, the restructuring of French-listed companies and lender-led debt restructurings. In addition, the Paris office frequently draws on the capabilities of teams in the US, UK and continental Europe to handle cross-border mandates. Practice heads Jean-Dominique Daudier De Cassini and Céline Domenget-Morin have been involved in many of the most significant insolvency reorganisations and debt restructurings in France over the last decade. César Puech Routier is also a name to note.
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Key clients
- Atos
- Pool of banks in the restructuring of GiFi
- S.E.D.N.A. France
- A pool of banks in the restructuring of SAPMER
- Groupe Casino
- Mutares (Walor)
Work highlights
- Advised a pool of banks in the restructuring of the financial indebtedness of GiFi and of its shareholder Groupe Philippe Ginestet, combined with the provision of new money to finance the group’s operating needs.
- Advised EP Equity Investment, which teamed up with Attestor Limited to form a consortium to submit a financial restructuring proposal to Atos, as part of a competitive process organised in the context of Atos’ conciliation proceedings.
- Advised Casino Group in the discussions with its financial creditors in order to reduce its indebtedness and with a consortium of investors led by Daniel Kretinsky, who made an offer to take over the company.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Cesar Puech Routier
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPLeading partners
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Céline Domenget-Morin
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPPractice head
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Céline Domenget-Morin, Jean-Dominique Daudier de Cassini