With the arrival of Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier’s insolvency and restructuring team, Linklaters significantly bolstered its offering, which encompasses the full range of restructuring transactions, including multi-tiered capital and debt structures, as well as cross-border proceedings and litigation. The new arrivals include the global chair of restructuring François Kopf , who combines expertise in restructurings, litigation and transactions, as well as the expert for in-court litigation Mathieu Della Vittoria, who is lauded for his proven knowledge of procedural law. Carole Nerguararian‘s focus areas include cross-border financial and operational restructurings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is both extremely responsive and always available, and proactive in offering solutions on all subjects.'
- ‘A truly remarkable team, unwavering commitment and a constant focus on best serving the client's interests – an unparalleled commitment in the ever-complex and tense context of restructuring.’
- ‘Carole Nerguararian, a highly accomplished lawyer, deeply committed to her clients, attentive, creative, and proactive – possessing great situational awareness.’
- ‘The team demonstrated availability at all times, competence and professionalism, not to mention a human touch that facilitated communication.’
- ‘This is a highly professional team with remarkable drive and expertise. Both professionally and personally, they fully live up to the legitimate expectations of a top-tier team.’
- ‘Francois Kopf and Matthieu de la Vittoria, the two totally complementary profiles who move business forward with complete calm and professionalism.’
- ‘Rigour, technical expertise, ethics and availability.'
- ‘François Kopf and Mathieu Della Vittoria are among the very best restructuring specialists on the French market. Highly active in advising companies in difficulty and their shareholders, they are also able to assist creditors, particularly in complex cases with significant stakes.’
Key clients
- Casa Group
- Crédit Industriel et Commercial (CIC)
- EuroApi’s RCF lenders (Bank of America, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Natixis, Crédit Agricole CIB, BNPP, Société Générale CIB)
- French Ministry of the Economy (acting through CIRI, its special situation team)
- Hopps
- John Cockerill
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Sienna AM France (formerly Acofi Gestion) and Locamod Chantiers
- Talisman Brands, Inc.
- Walor International
Work highlights
Advised a group of minority investors and secured bondholders on the financial restructuring of the Bourbon group (through combined conciliation agreements and safeguard plans) alongside a consortium composed of Davidson Kempner and Fortress.
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Other key lawyers
Carole Nerguararian; Etienne Lupuyo; François Kopf; Mathieu Della Vittoria; Colin Marvaud; Inès de Matharel