Charles specialises in restructuring, distressed M&A and corporate litigation. In recent years, he has been involved in a number of high-profile cases for a variety of parties, be it debtors, shareholders, managers, creditors or investors. He also regularly advises both French and international clients in the context of asset takeovers and divestitures.

Considered a leading name in corporate crisis proceedings, Charles has been recognised by several professional rankings and is a member of French and international professional associations. He is a regular speaker at various training programs for students and professionals on topics related to insolvency law and civil procedure.

Awards

• Chambers and Partners 2025 : Highly regarded in Litigation
• “Excellent” in Restructuring & Insolvency – Advice to small & mid-cap companies and shareholders, Leaders League 2025 & 2024
• “Excellent” in Litigation & Arbitration – Commercial litigation up to 100M, Leaders League 2025
• “Highly recommended” in Litigation & Arbitration – Banking & Finance Litigation, Leaders League 2025
• “Highly recommended” in Restructuring & Insolvency – Advice to Banks and Creditors, Leaders League 2025
• “Highly recommended” in Mergers & Acquisitions – Distressed M&A, Leaders League 2024
• “Band 4” for Dispute Resolution – Commercial Litigation , Legal 500 2025
• “Band 4” for Insolvency , Legal 500 2025
• “Band 2” for Media and Entertainment: Newspapers, Legal 500 2025
• “Band 2” for Press and Magazines, Legal 500 2025

Expertise:

• Prevention of business difficulties (ad hoc representation, conciliation)
• Renegotiating corporate debt
• Legal insolvency proceedings (safeguard, expedited safeguard, reorganisation, liquidation)
• Drawing up continuation plans
• Restructuring of underperforming subsidiaries
• Asset takeovers in the context of disposal plans
• Civil and criminal liability of directors and shareholders (liability for asset shortfalls, extension of insolvency proceedings, prohibition on management, personal insolvency, bankruptcy)

Languages:

• French
• English