“In 2025, nearly 68,000 French companies entered insolvency proceedings, a level not seen in over 30 years. Behind this figure, it is no longer only the most vulnerable small businesses that are affected, but also mid-sized companies, structured groups and LBO-backed firms. In a context of rising interest rates and persistent sectoral pressures, the issue is no longer simply how to manage failure. French law has undergone significant transformation in recent years. On paper, the framework is robust — but in practice, does it deliver on its promises?”

Timothée Gagnepain joined an Option Droit & Affaires expert roundtable of lawyers and industry players to discuss.

Read the full article (in French via paywall) here.

In an op-ed published in L’Agefi, regulatory partner Sabine Naugès examines the evolving European framework for screening foreign investments and its implications for private equity players.

As upcoming regulation is expected to require all Member States to implement a harmonised national mechanism by 2027, this reform marks a new step in the structuring of Europe’s economic security.

For investment funds, these developments call for enhanced anticipation of regulatory risks and a more strategic approach to structuring cross-border transactions.

Read the full article (in French via paywall) here.