
McDermott Will & Schulte has in-depth knowledge of cross-border restructurings with noteworthy strength in the technology segment, rehabilitation and insolvency proceedings, with the team’s client roster including debtors, creditors, buyers and shareholders. Practice head Timothée Gagnepain‘s varied caseload encompasses LBO transactions, leveraged recapitalisations, and advice on bankruptcies to both creditors and debtors. Théophile Jomier excels in refinancings and financial disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Thimotée Gagnepain has extensive experience with companies in difficulty as well as an excellent network among all stakeholders involved in those situations.'
- ‘The team is well-known and respected, with a high level of legal expertise.’
- ‘Innovative and robust.’
- ‘Théophile Jomier has situational awareness, availability, and technical skills.’
- ‘Reassuring availability of complementary teams, in particular the ability to involve M&A teams.’
- ‘Dynamic team, very active in the debtor-side market.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Timothée Gagnepain
Other key lawyers
Théophile Jomier

