Orrick shows proficiency across the full range of restructuring and insolvency matters while also covering related litigation. The team’s focus areas include negotiation and enforcement of security packages as well as advice on investment with a strong emphasis on cross-border mandates, where the team leverages the firm’s international network to provide a comprehensive offering. Practice head Aurélien Loric is frequently sought after by creditors, debtors, investors and buyers, with his portfolio encompassing takeover offers as well as safeguard and conciliation proceedings. Covering non-contentious and judicial matters, François Wyon was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team's depth and availability on specific and cross-functional topics are evident at all seniority levels. They are efficient and pragmatic, possess strong negotiation skills, and have a very good understanding of business dynamics.’
- ‘A well-sized team with diverse profiles, very responsive and proactive, very committed to the quality of the service delivered.'
- ‘François Wyon has experienced remarkable growth and possesses rare professional and human qualities.’
- ‘A very good restructuring team, comfortable handling both large-scale and mid-market cases. They have the ability to position themselves alongside major institutional investors in France and understand alternative funds, working for them on financial restructuring projects. The team possesses exceptional technical expertise and an impressive work ethic. Their work is characterized by meticulous precision.
- ‘Aurélien Loric – A rising star in Paris in the restructuring sector. Impressive experience, exceptional concentration, and work ethic.'
- ‘One of the best teams on the market. Transparent, highly connected, and above all, the most technically skilled. You really feel supported.'
Key clients
- Alcentra
- Anchorage Capital Group
- Artemid
- Attestor Limited
- Boussard et Gavaudan
- Carmignac
- CIC Private Debt
- Davidson Kempner
- DIIS Group
- DNCA
- Ecofi
- Eiffel Investment Group
- Fidera Limited
- Financière Arbevel
- Klesia Finance
- Schelcher Prince Gestion
- Ycor
- Zencap Asset Management
- Alcentra
- Anchorage Capital Group
Work highlights
Advised Attestor on the consortium formed by Attestor and EP Equity Investment, a company controlled by Mr. Daniel Křetínský, in connection with the submission of a financial restructuring and takeover offer to Atos, as part of a competitive process organised under the aegis of its conciliator.
Advised Ycor, the family office of Maurice Levy, on the global restructuring and industrial takeover offer of SoLocal.
Advised the holders of approximately €100m PP bonds issued by Réside Etudes Investissement in connection with the 33 safeguard and reorganisation proceedings of the Réside Etudes Group, a leading French real estate investment company, operating across both development and management of serviced apartments.
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
Aurélien Loric
Other key lawyers
François Wyon; Florent Lewkowicz; Elodie Tancray