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August Debouzy Advises Réside Études on Its Comprehensive Restructuring
August Debouzy has advised Réside Études Group in connection with its comprehensive restructuring plan, following financial difficulties encountered by sev
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Laurent Cotret
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Partner in the Corporate department since 2015, Laurent Cotret began his career at August Debouzy in 2006. He advises French and foreign clients on difficulties with creditors, specifically banks, and on disputes between shareholders or disputes with contractors of a nature to destabilize the company. He has developed a strong practice in restructuring and renegotiating financial debt. Laurent also advises clients on their negotiations and possible disputes with financially distressed contractors. Laurent previously worked at Natixis as a corporate finance lawyer. He teaches at the Masters’ program of the CNAM (National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts) and at the University of Champagne.
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Education
- PhD in Private Law, under the supervision of Professor Causse, 2004
- DEA post-graduate diploma in General Private Law, 2000
- Masters in Private Law, Aix-en-Provence III University, 1999
Admitted to the bar
- Paris, 2006
Languages
French I English
CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS FRANCE 2025
Restructuring/Insolvency : Band 4
LEGAL 500 EMEA 2024
Insolvency : Leading Individual
BEST LAWYERS 2025 (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
IFLR 1000 2023
Restructuring : Highly regarded
MAGAZINE DES AFFAIRES | RESTRUCTURING 2023
Procédures collectives : Catégorie 2
Prévention des difficultés : Catégorie 3
DÉCIDEURS STRATÉGIE FINANCE DROIT 2024
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Distressed M&A : excellent
RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY
Board of companies and shareholders - Upper mid & large-cap : excellent
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