Laurent Cotret

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August Debouzy advised on the acquisition of Geismar, a key player in the railway industry, by a consortium led by Sandton Capital Partners, Verdoso, and MegaRock

August Debouzy acted as legal counsel to the companies of Geismar, a French industrial group with international reach, specializing in the design and manufacture of equipment for the construction, maintenance, and modernization of railway networks. This acquisition, overseen by the Economic Activities Court of Nanterre, marks the culmination of several years of strategic transformation following economic and financial challenges and difficulties.

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August Debouzy advised Groupe Lundi Matin in the takeover of Dispeo and its Beauvais logistics site

August Debouzy advised Groupe Lundi Matin, a software publisher specializing in omnichannel management solutions for businesses, on the takeover of Dispeo

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August Debouzy awarded Law Firm of the Year – France

August Debouzy was honored with the Law Firm of the Year – France award at The Lawyer European Awards, held in London this past Thursday. Partners Marie Danis (Dispute Resolution), and Laurent Cotret (Restructuring), represented the firm at this highly regarded ceremony.

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August Debouzy assists Alteo Holding in the strategic takeover of Niche Fused Alumina

August Debouzy is proud to announce that we have advised Alteo Holding in its strategic takeover of Niche Fused Alumina. This transaction, approved by the Chambéry Commercial Court as part of a broader disposal plan, will enable Alteo Holding to enhance its industrial operations and expand into high-growth sectors, including aerospace, electric batteries and refractory ceramics.

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August Debouzy advised La Berrichonne de Châteauroux in its financial restructuring operation and secures its retention in National 1

On July 11, 2024, the Appeals Commission of the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG) decided that La Berrichonne de Châteauroux, a historic and iconic French football club, will remain in National 1 Division for the 2024-2025 season. This positive outcome follows the club's successful appeal against an initial decision to relegate it to National 2 Division, made after a hearing on June 26.

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August Debouzy assisted WeWork with the reorganization of its operations in France

August Debouzy advised the French subsidiary of coworking giant WeWork on the reorganization of its operations in France. In the broader context of its

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August Debouzy assisted Galeries Lafayette stores in connection with the safeguard proceedings initiated by the Hermione companies

August Debouzy assisted Galeries Lafayette Stores in connection with the safeguard proceedings initiated by HERMIONE RETAIL, HERMIONE TPR and HERMIONE OUTLER, subsidiaries of the FIB group (Financière Immobilière Bordelaise), before the Bordeaux Commercial Court. A leader in commercial real estate, the FIB group, owned by Michel Oyahon, operates shopping malls (Camaïeu, Go Sport, Gap France, La Grande Récré, Galeries Lafayette stores) and hotels (Trianon Palace in Bordeaux, Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux, Sheraton de Roissy).

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August Debouzy has assisted the Institut de Gestion Sociale (IGS) with its takeover of the Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori (ISMM) under a continuation plan

August Debouzy has advised the Institut de Gestion Sociale (IGS), one of the major players in higher education and vocational training in France (which off

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August Debouzy has assisted Keria and its shareholders with the takeover of the group by Eglo France

August Debouzy has assisted Keria, a subsidiary of the FIBA group and a major player in the French lighting market, in connection with the disposal plan ap

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August Debouzy advised CIPIM and Collectivité de Saint-Martin on their takeover of the airline company Air Antilles

On August 2, 2023, Caire (Compagnie Aérienne Inter Régionale Express), which operated Air Antilles and Air Guyane airlines, was put into compulsory liquida