Racine has established experience in debt restructuring for distressed LBOs, with the team’s portfolio extending to ad hoc mandates, safeguard proceedings and judicial liquidation. Important team members include Antoine Diesbecq, who is recommended for debt restructuring and advice on takeovers of companies under a sales plan, Laurent Jourdan, a key contact for judicial proceedings, and Emmanuel Laverrière, whose specialisms include preventive measures such as special purpose trusteeships. Lisa Ducani was promoted to partner in January 2025 and focuses on the restructuring of distressed companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A responsive, technically skilled, and friendly team, equally adept at negotiation and litigation.’
- ‘Particularly noteworthy are Laurent Jourdan, who is exceptionally comfortable in all areas, technically skilled without being dogmatic, firm without being harsh, an excellent negotiator, and Lisa Ducani, who is highly skilled technically, with a strong work ethic, rigor, and outspokenness—a true talent.'
- ‘Emmanuel Laverrière stands out for his in-depth knowledge of the subject and his high level of technical expertise. His recommendations and comprehensive understanding of the issues enable clients to make the right decisions.’
- ‘High availability and high level of competence.’
- ‘A very close-knit team, excellent complementarity, pragmatic, approachable, and highly experienced in both insolvency and amicable settlement procedures. Serving the company, buyer, or investor side.’
- ‘Laurent Jourdan: Excellent, extensive experience, very approachable, and attentive to the client. Lisa Ducani, a rising young partner.’
Key clients
- Groupe Le Revenu
- Giochi Preziosi France
- Giochi Preziosi (S.p.A)
- Logtex
- Fonciere De Neuilly
- Helio Print
- Groupe Casino
- Setic Pourtier
Work highlights
Advised Giochi Preziosi, an Italian toy manufacturer, on Smoby’s court restructuring procedure.
Advised Logtex on negotiations with Le Coq Sportif—the official outfitter of the French teams at the Paris Olympics, regarding an outstanding debt for transport and logistics services it provided to Le Coq Sportif at all of its points of sale in France.
Advised MPO on its court restructuring, including consideration of foreign subsidiaries.
Lawyers
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Other key lawyers
Antoine Diesbecq; Laurent Jourdan; Emmanuel Laverrière; Lisa Ducani