In our latest episode of “No Worse Off,” we take a deep dive into one of Europe's most dynamic and distinctive restructuring markets: France. Host Emma Gateaud is joined by Marc Sénéchal a highly respected French court-appointed conciliateur and mandataire ad hoc and Freshfields Paris restructuring partner Guilhem Bremond and counsel Antoine Rueda.
Listen in as our panel discusses recent ‘jumbo’ cases and France’s unique two-phase restructuring process, which combines conciliation and sauvegarde accélérée. The discussion highlights how the 2021 reform enhanced the efficiency and predictability of the system, as well as the pivotal role of the court-appointed officer in building stakeholder consensus, ultimately ensuring greater fairness and reducing the risk of challenges.
Stay tuned for more insights into the world of restructuring and thank you for listening to "No Worse Off."
