Laurent Assaya

Laurent Assaya

Partner
Finance & Restructuring
Paris +33 1 87 40 74 44
Laurent Assaya
Laurent Assaya
Partner
Finance & Restructuring
Paris +33 1 87 40 74 44
Experience
  • 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
Bio

Laurent Assaya focuses on pre-insolvency proceedings (mandate ad hoc and conciliation) and formal insolvency proceedings. Laurent 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.

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
Credentials

Education

Master in Business Law and Tax, Université Pantheon Assas Paris II
Master’s, International Legal and Tax Strategies, HEC School of Management

Admissions

Paris

Associations

Association pour le Retournement des Entreprises (ARE)

Languages

French
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