CMS advises lenders, investors, creditors, debtors and directors on transitional insolvency, restructuring and soft restructuring mandates involving corporate and tax-driven realignments. The team assists clients across real estate, retail and manufacturing on in and out-of-court matters. Co-head Jean-François Goffin specialises in D&O liability issues, as well as insolvency matters related to distressed M&A and the recovery of assets, while fellow co-head Grégory de Sauvage brings extensive knowledge of criminal law and Belgian insolvency proceedings. Another key name for insolvency-related disputes is Jean-Luc Hagon.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The CMS insolvency team is reliable and technically very strong. They handle complex matters with care and precision, and their legal work is always solid. The team is responsive and pleasant to work with, which makes collaboration smooth and efficient.’
- ‘A key name is Jean-Luc Hagon.’
- ‘Highly professional.’
- ‘The fact that CMS is multi-functional and offers not only insolvency and restructuring practice, but also has a good team of public procurement lawyers, was important to me.’
- ‘They have helped finding practical solutions and prepared good advice and letters and they accept when I challenge their answers.’
- ‘CMS team is always easy to reach, giving pragmatic advice tailored to clients' needs, they really listen to their clients and we feel they are part of the team.’
Key clients
- Bred Banque Populaire
- Thermo Fischer Scientific
- GE Healthcare
- STIB
- Edscha
- Aixtron
- Smartflats
- NLMK
- Valentine Witmeur
- Tialoc
- Easylog Solutions
- Schelcher
Work highlights
Assisted a branch of Thermo Fischer Scientific which has been declared bankrupt by mistake in Belgium.
Assisting Smartflats with its judicial reorganisation.
Advising STIB with the operation of public transport on its territory following the bankruptcy of Van Hool.
Practice head
Jean-François Goffin; Grégory de Sauvage
Other key lawyers
Jean-Luc Hagon