BDGS Associés‘s full-service offering encompasses financial and industrial restructurings and benefits from a close collaboration with departments such as M&A, tax, and competition. The team frequently handles matters with cross-border elements, with recent work highlights including advice on a takeover of a target placed under judicial reorganisation proceedings. The practice is headed by Henri Cazala, whose portfolio extends to advice on equity investments in distressed companies and defeasance transactions. Laurène Boyer is well versed in state aid topics in the context of restructurings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The BDGS restructuring team distinguishes itself through its in-depth expertise and its ability to support clients on complex and strategic cases. It is composed of experienced professionals, led by a partner renowned for his commitment to each case.’
- ‘Henri Cazala and Laurène Boyer stand out in particular.’
- ‘A highly motivated, serious, and competent team - and the possibility of calling upon additional expertise within the firm, if needed.’
- ‘A top-notch team, both from a technical point of view, in terms of relations with the various stakeholders in the field, and in terms of project management and clarity.’
- ‘Henri Cazala is precise, proactive, and efficient. Laurène Boyer is rising star: excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and as adept at analysing problems as she is at finding solutions.’
- ‘Good business acumen, creative. Very available and efficient team.’
Key clients
- Agence des Participations de l’Etat
- Bpifrance
- Butler Industries
- Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
- Corsair
- Crédit Agricole Assurances
- Eiffel Investment Group
- IQ-EQ
- LNA Santé
- Mutares
- Sika
- Swiss Steel Group
Work highlights
Advised Swiss Steel Holding A.G. in its capacity as sole shareholder of the Ascometal group as part of pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings which led to its take-over by Mercegaglia and Greybull.
Advised the French airline Corsair as part of the in-depth investigation opened by the European Commission regarding its restructuring aid.
Advised Swiss Steel Holding A.G., in its capacity as sole shareholder of the Ascometal group as part of pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings which led to its take-over by Mercegaglia and Greybull.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Henri Cazala
Other key lawyers
Laurène Boyer