Takeover of ailing companies

UGGC Avocats advises, assists and represents clients wishing to acquire all or part of companies in difficulty or subject to insolvency proceedings.

A recognized practice

As part of this process, the firm assists its clients in drawing up takeover proposals, taking part in negotiations with the various parties involved (creditors, procedural bodies, representatives of public authorities and financiers), defining the scope of the takeover project, assessing the legal risks and assisting the buyer before the court.

UGGC Avocats is involved in both internal takeover bids (through the acquisition of shares) and external takeover bids (sale plan).

The firm’s recognized practice enables it to intervene in major procedures involving relations with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the Autorité de la Concurrence, the Comité Interministériel de Restructuration Industrielle (CIRI), the Direction Interministérielle à la restructuration des entreprises (DIRE) and various local authority departments.