Leveraging the expansive global network of its offices, White & Case LLP’s restructuring and insolvency division maintains its prestigious standing as a preeminent force in the industry, handling a variety of high-profile cases in domestic and international markets, including notable matters like ORPEA, Technicolor, and Europcar Mobility Group. Under the leadership of Saam Golshani, the team represents creditors, debtors, investors, and potential buyers across a wide range of issues stemming from corporate reorganisations and insolvency proceedings. Alexis Hojabr brings expertise in advising on complex multi-creditor and financial restructurings, often involving alternative investors, hedge funds, and distressed companies. Other key contacts include Alicia Bali and Hugues Racovski, both skilled in navigating domestic and cross-border restructurings for multinational clients.

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Testimonials

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‘One of the best teams in the area. Very competent, innovative and deal driven.'
‘Saam Golshani is a good negotiator and fine strategist.'
'Alexis Hojabr has good technical skills and is very present on all deals.'

Key clients

Air Austral
KKR
Kartesia
Apollo Global Management
Hertz France
Golden Tree
Strategic Value Partners
Davidson Kempner
Centerbridge
Attestor Capital
BPI
Oaktree
Blackstone
Dream Yacht
Fortress
Angelo Gordon
Hayfin
Bybrook
Monarch
Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)

Work highlights

Advised Vallourec's ad hoc group of bondholders and RCF, led by Apollo, SVP, Bybrook and M&G, on the negotiation of an Agreement in Principle reached as part of the financial restructuring of Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions for the energy markets and for demanding industrial applications.
Advised the majority of Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) debtholders, including financial institutions and investment funds, on Europcar Mobility Group's overall financial restructuring and subsequent accelerated financial safeguard.
Advised the bondholders on the financial restructuring of the Solocal Group, the leading European provider of digital solutions for SME companies.

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