Regional news: France
Davis Polk advises as Dutch e-commerce company sells Brazilian subsidiary
Netherlands-headquartered e-commerce company Cnova has entered into a binding reorganisation agreement to sell its major Brazilian subsidiary to an affiliated local retail group, with Davis Polk & Wardwell advising the buyer.
10 August 2016
Is French law about to become a reference for the European common approach on rescue proceedings?
Partner Céline Domenget Morin and associate Romain de Ménonville from White & Case in Paris discuss the different types of amicable rescue proceedings in France and argue that the European Commission should look to them as it seeks to establish an efficient and effective common insolvency framework.
29 June 2016
French tech plant sold to “insolvent” entity appeals forum non conveniens ruling in US
A French manufacturing plant that claims its US former owner sold it off to an insolvent entity to avoid restructuring costs, has asked a US appeals court to reopen its case previously dismissed from New York on grounds of forum non conveniens, in light of new evidence arising in French courts.
23 March 2016
Willkie Farr hires from Paul Hastings in Paris
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has hired partner Lionel Spizzichino from Paul Hastings in Paris.
16 December 2015