Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés is frequently called upon to advise companies in financial difficulties on pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings, and is also adept at assisting creditors (most notably investment funds, banks and financial institutions) and investors in distressed businesses. The team also has a strong suit in representing insolvency practitioners in related litigation. Practice head Nicolas Partouche is well versed in amicable and judicial insolvency proceedings and related disputes. Julie Cavelier is also a key name to note.
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‘We used PJM because of their reputation as a market leading insolvency practice in France. We needed French law insolvency and restructuring advice in relation to a matter concerning a UK pension scheme and the impact of a restructuring exercise by the French parent on the UK scheme. The quality of the team is outstanding and they provided - and continue to provide - exceptional advice to our client. They are commercial, pragmatic, know the industry and the key individuals very well, and that has provided our client with huge comfort, knowing we have the best in the business in our corner.’
‘Nicolas Partouche: outstanding and has provided high quality advice to my client in the UK, educating them on French insolvency proceedings and guiding the client through the process in a way that has resulted in a very positive outcome for the client.
- 'Nicolas is an exceptional lawyer. His advice is clear and pragmatic, and he understands the commercial context brilliantly. Most impressive of all was his ability to grasp equally complex English law - and in particular pensions law - and the role of the different parties, including government bodies, and provide tailored, relevant advice at all times. He is hugely impressive.'
Key clients
- Avril
- La Barbe de Papa
- Travelsoft
- Groupe Franprix
- AXYME
- Groupe Monoprix
- Dometvie Group
- SELARL C. BASSE
- Miquel Aras & Associes (Michaël Aras) and SELARL Yvon Perin et Jean-Philippe Borkowiak (Yvon Perin) for Camaïeu
- Ello Managers
Work highlights
- Advised Avril, one of France's leading agribusinesses companies, on its acquisition of Metex’s activities and assets, as part of a sale plan under insolvency proceedings.
- Advising Barbe de Papa, a group of 6 companies specialized in the business of hairdressing and barbering salons under the "La Barbe de Papa" brand, on the opening and conduct of safeguard proceedings for the preparation of a recovery plan with classes of affected parties.
- Advised Monoprix and Franprix in their relations with their franchisees (Group Onyx) subject to insolvency proceedings on the acquisition of their activities and assets, as part of a sale plan.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Julie Cavelier
Practice head
Nicolas Partouche
Other key lawyers
Julie Cavelier