Comparative Guide
Lending & Secured Finance
France
Alexandre Roth & Lorraine Viard
Noted for its experience in cross-border insolvencies, Norton Rose Fulbright demonstrates particular strength in acting for financial institutions, with the team also frequently collaborating with experts from departments such as energy, infrastructure, real estate and healthcare. Philippe Hameau heads the practice and is an experienced litigator. He is well supported by Guillaume Rudelle.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Norton Rose Fulbright team has excellent expertise in restructuring; their high-quality work has resulted in several important legal precedents in French insolvency law.’
Key clients
- StandardAero
- Fibre Excellence
- GFG Alliance
- Bank of China
- Ramsay Santé
Work highlights
Advising StandardAero on the insolvency proceedings of CAIRE (Air Guyane & Air Antilles), including asset recovery (engines), and subsequent takeover by Air Antilles and related litigation.
Advising Ramsay Santé on the successful bid to acquire COSEM assets in the context of the insolvency proceedings of COSEM, as well as advising on the implementation of the sale and representation in related litigation.
Advising Bank of China on the debt restructuring and insolvency proceedings of the real estate investment group Foncière Immobilière Bordelaise, as well as representing the client in related litigation.
Practice head
Philippe Hameau
Other key lawyers
Guillaume Rudelle