BARBIER LEGAL

Barbier Legal, established in 2015 by Jérôme Barbier, is a boutique law firm with offices in Paris, France, and Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The firm specializes in restructuring and insolvency, offering comprehensive services that encompass pre-insolvency proceedings, financial restructuring, distressed mergers and acquisitions, industrial restructuring, and cross-border insolvencies. With a client base that includes small to mid-sized enterprises, investors, and shareholders, Barbier Legal has demonstrated proficiency in managing complex cases, including litigation. Notably, the firm has provided counsel to the GREEN RIDERS group (PAT COM and MUJOO) in a cross-border engagement involving conciliation, ad hoc authorization proceedings, and receivership proceedings. The firm's reputation is underscored by consistent recognition in esteemed legal directories. Since its inception, Barbier Legal has been annually distinguished among the top law firms in restructuring and insolvency by publications such as The Legal 500 and Décideurs. In 2023, The Legal 500 EMEA ranked the firm in Tier 4 for Insolvency, highlighting its dynamic team, availability, attentiveness, pragmatism, and innovative solutions tailored to diverse contexts. Clients have praised the firm for its efficiency, responsiveness, and ability to find creative solutions, with particular commendation for the negotiation and listening skills of its lawyers. Barbier Legal's client service approach is characterized by a holistic and strategic perspective, integrating financial and sector-specific insights to deliver customized, innovative, and sustainable solutions. The firm's attorneys engage directly with clients to fully understand their operational constraints and business environments, ensuring rapid and accurate diagnostics. With a dual presence in France and Switzerland, Barbier Legal is uniquely positioned to facilitate Franco-Swiss business relations, advising clients on investments, development strategies, litigation, and crisis management in both jurisdictions. This cross-border capability, combined with the firm's expertise in managing complex and high-stakes situations, distinguishes Barbier Legal in the legal landscape.