Charles Morel
PartnerCharles 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
About
Squadra Avocats’ Restructuring / Distressed M&A team handles cases for companies in difficulty, both as part of preventative action (conciliation, ad hoc mandate procedures) and in collective proceedings.
Led by Charles Morel, the team works alongside debtors, creditors, shareholders and investors, and regularly consults on corporate takeovers. The team also benefits from extensive experience in insolvency litigation, especially in cases of liability claims against directors or shareholders.
Working closely with the Corporate M&A and Employment Law departments at Squadra, the Restructuring / M&A team is well-equipped to deal efficiently with all challenges encountered in the course of a restructuring, be it inside out outside court. This expertise, combined with considerable judicial experience both in the courts and with judicial authorities, enables Squadra Avocats to provide a comprehensive and pragmatic approach in all advisory and litigation work.
• "Highly recommended" for Company and shareholder advisory - Small and Mid caps, Décideurs juridiques 2023