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A partner in our Finance & Restructuring practice, Laurent Assaya is an expert in pre-insolvency proceedings (mandat ad hoc and conciliation) and formal insolvency proceedings.

He has a strong corporate background (including distressed M&A). Known for his international experience and active in special situations, he is regularly involved in complex restructuring operations in France and abroad.

His clients include groups of companies, debtors, creditors and investment funds.

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Credentials

Master in Business Law and Tax, University Paris II Panthéon-Assas

Master’s, International Legal and Tax Strategies, HEC School of Management

Paris

Association pour le Retournement des Entreprises (ARE)

French

Restructuring/Insolvency – France, Band 4


Chambers & Partners, 2025

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Recognition

Restructuring/Insolvency – France, Band 4


Chambers & Partners, 2025

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market Recognition


Chambers & Partners, 2025

Insolvency- EMEA Recognition


Legal 500 EMEA, 2025

“Laurent is highly commercial and fights for his clients' interests.”


Chambers & Partners, Restructuring/Insolvency Respondent

“Laurent Assaya is very smart and pleasant to work with.”


Chambers & Partners, Restructuring/Insolvency Respondent

News

In the News · Source: La Lettre Option Droit & Affaires, La Lettre des Juristes d'Affaires, Le Monde du Droit, Les Echos Capital Finance, CFNEWS, Leaders League, Décideurs Juridiques, Legal Business and Law.com International

February 26, 2025
Restructuring partner Laurent Assaya joins the firm’s Finance and Restructuring practice group in Paris

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Matters

Advised SANDTON CAPITAL PARTNERS in the acquisition of the Axyntis group

Advised CYRUS CAPITAL PARTNERS in the court-supervised acquisition of French assets

Advised BVA in connection with its financial restructuring

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Advised SANDTON CAPITAL PARTNERS in the acquisition of the Axyntis group

Advised CYRUS CAPITAL PARTNERS in the court-supervised acquisition of French assets

Advised BVA in connection with its financial restructuring

News

In the News · Source: La Lettre Option Droit & Affaires, La Lettre des Juristes d'Affaires, Le Monde du Droit, Les Echos Capital Finance, CFNEWS, Leaders League, Décideurs Juridiques, Legal Business and Law.com International

February 26, 2025
Restructuring partner Laurent Assaya joins the firm’s Finance and Restructuring practice group in Paris

View all

Matters

Advised SANDTON CAPITAL PARTNERS in the acquisition of the Axyntis group

Advised CYRUS CAPITAL PARTNERS in the court-supervised acquisition of French assets

Advised BVA in connection with its financial restructuring

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Matters

Advised SANDTON CAPITAL PARTNERS in the acquisition of the Axyntis group

Advised CYRUS CAPITAL PARTNERS in the court-supervised acquisition of French assets

Advised BVA in connection with its financial restructuring

News

In the News · Source: La Lettre Option Droit & Affaires, La Lettre des Juristes d'Affaires, Le Monde du Droit, Les Echos Capital Finance, CFNEWS, Leaders League, Décideurs Juridiques, Legal Business and Law.com International

February 26, 2025
Restructuring partner Laurent Assaya joins the firm’s Finance and Restructuring practice group in Paris

View all

Credentials

Master in Business Law and Tax, University Paris II Panthéon-Assas

Master’s, International Legal and Tax Strategies, HEC School of Management

Paris

Association pour le Retournement des Entreprises (ARE)

French

Restructuring/Insolvency – France, Band 4


Chambers & Partners, 2025

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Recognition

Restructuring/Insolvency – France, Band 4


Chambers & Partners, 2025

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market Recognition


Chambers & Partners, 2025

Insolvency- EMEA Recognition


Legal 500 EMEA, 2025

“Laurent is highly commercial and fights for his clients' interests.”


Chambers & Partners, Restructuring/Insolvency Respondent

“Laurent Assaya is very smart and pleasant to work with.”


Chambers & Partners, Restructuring/Insolvency Respondent