RESTRUCTURING AND BANKRUTPTCY

"Bredin Prat gained its recognition in the field after setting up France's first pre-pack arrangement in the Autodistribution case in 2009".
(Legal 500 2011)

"Clients are united in applauding the young but increasingly prominent restructuring practice at this renowed French firm, describing it as "calm, classy, confident and extremely commercial," and appreciating the lawyers' "rigour, skills of analysis, ability to deliver in a very short period of time, and awareness of when a client's presence is and isn't necessary in negotiations."
(Chambers Europe 2011)

"Drawing on an impressive corporate client base, Bredin Prat's restructuring and insolvency team receives praise for its excellent work in the field. "These lawyers are sharp, provide concise legal memos, are deal-driven and have wonderful connections abroad", comments one client."
(Chambers Europe 2010)

"The firm's experience in French and international financial restructuring is highly respected. The team...can also count on the involvement of other partners for corporate aspects and banking law, as well as on its solid Best Friends network. In recent months, the firm has worked on high-profile matters such as Eurotunnel, DMC and Belvedere."

(Decideurs Strategie Finance Droit 2009)

"Five partners in the firm's M&A group are ready when called upon for insolvency matters. Partner Nicolas Laurent is in charge of developing the restructuring practice, while M&A partner Olivier Assant also has experience in the area. The firm acted for Glencore in the Metaleurop bankrutpcy and restructuring and is currently advising Australian fund [GPG] in [the] restructuring [of DMC].”
(Chambers Europe, 2008)