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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.
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
September 19, 2025
Leaders League Recognizes King & Spalding Practices Among the Leaders in France
March 20, 2025
Chambers 2025 European Guides Recognize King & Spalding Among Top International Law Firms
March 4, 2025
Restructuring Partner Laurent Assaya Joins King & Spalding’s Paris Office
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
September 19, 2025
Distressed M&A – Duty of care in the event of the sale of a company in difficulty
September 19, 2025
Leaders League Recognizes King & Spalding Practices Among the Leaders in France
March 20, 2025
Chambers 2025 European Guides Recognize King & Spalding Among Top International Law Firms
March 4, 2025
Restructuring Partner Laurent Assaya Joins King & Spalding’s Paris Office
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
September 19, 2025
Distressed M&A – Duty of care in the event of the sale of a company in difficulty
September 19, 2025
Leaders League Recognizes King & Spalding Practices Among the Leaders in France
March 20, 2025
Chambers 2025 European Guides Recognize King & Spalding Among Top International Law Firms
March 4, 2025
Restructuring Partner Laurent Assaya Joins King & Spalding’s Paris Office
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