Franklin is sought out by both creditors and debtors seeking advice on the acquisition of distressed assets, including due diligence and communication with relevant authorities, as well as support in insolvency proceedings, including administration, mediation and liquidation. The team is led by Numa Rengot, who is particularly well versed in representing directors in post-insolvency actions. Laura Bavoux left the firm in February 2026.
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- ‘The team is highly qualified, professional, very committed, and always available.’
- ‘The team distinguishes itself through its versatility and responsiveness, combining technical expertise, strategic vision, and a pragmatic approach.'
- ‘We highly recommend Numa Rengot.'
- ‘They are extremely competent and responsive. They are effective in achieving the desired outcome for my company, and they went the extra mile to ensure that we understood the nuances of a new area of law for us in a foreign jurisdiction. I highly recommend them for their bankruptcy expertise.’
Key clients
- AFC Promotion
- Air Austral
- Apicap
- Baltis, Homunity and Citesia
- Capital Hospitality Europe
- Catella Hospitality Groupe
- Chemet SA & Chemet GLI
- Citytaps
- Eolmed
- Groupe Avenel
- Groupe Diffusion Plus
- Groupe IBL Ltd
Work highlights
Advised GTE Automotive on the acquisition and recapitalisation of Durisotti through amicable proceedings, including a €5.1m capital injection and a complex public-private financing package, supporting the creation of a European Centre for Low-Carbon Mobility in Northern France.
Advised Imprimerie Mordacq on its judicial reorganisation, securing approval of a continuation plan under the classes of affected parties regime – preserving 80 jobs and ensuring business continuity amid severe financial pressures.
Advised MTB111 and its founder-CEO on court-supervised restructuring and the sale of its business to Creative Core Business, securing court approval for a solution that preserved 75 jobs and ensured business continuity.
Practice head
Numa Rengot