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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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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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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
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August Debouzy assisted Valenciennes Football Club during its change of control
August Debouzy a accompagné le Valenciennes Football Club et son actionnaire majoritaire, Diables Rouges Holding, dans le cadre de la cession du contrôle d
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