A boutique with offices in Paris and Neuchâtel in Switzerland, Barbier Legal is well positioned to handle matters with ties to both countries. Led by Jérôme Barbier, the team frequently acts for distressed companies in conciliation and receivership proceedings, while also assisting buyers on the acquisition of distressed assets.
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Testimonials
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- 'Diane Beaupuy-de Thézy and Jérôme Barbier, are distinguished by their specialised expertise and attention to detail. Their interpersonal skills, which complement their profile, should also be mentioned.’
- ‘The Barbier Legal team is a human-sized team, allowing team members to dedicate themselves to each case without distinction between "small" and "large" cases. Partners Jérôme Barbier and Diane Beaupuy are always available and attentive to their clients and colleagues.’
- ‘A creative team, available with a deal-making spirit.’
- ‘Jérôme Barbier stands out for his commitment to serving his clients.’
- ‘The Barbier Legal team, comprised notably of Maître Barbier and Maître Jarossay Lopez, distinguishes itself above all through exemplary professionalism and remarkable attentiveness to its clients.'
- ‘It is a close-knit and efficient team, capable of handling cases of all sizes.’
Key clients
- XYLO
- GROUPE BELLON
- PAT COM
- Groupe OUI CARE
- HORTISOLOGNE
- BAGHERA
- MYRIADE
- LES BURGERS D’ANNIE
- ASI INNOVATION
- SCI DE MONTAIGUILLON
- TEEZILY
Work highlights
Advised the Xylo Finance Group on receivership proceedings involving 15 entities of the group, in order to restructure the group's debt of €13m and to enable it to continue its activities.
Advised six companies within the Bellon Group on three insolvency proceedings to restructure bank debt.
The firm assisted PAT COM in relation to the receivership proceedings and the drafting of the reorganisation plan including the abandonment of a percentage of the bank debts.
Practice head
Jérôme Barbier
Other key lawyers
Diane Beaupuy-de Thézy