Successfully achieving external growth: the art of finding and evaluating the «rare gem»

Interview for expertise as part of an article published in issue 91 of GPO Magazine, dated June–July–August 2015:
Business Takeover: How to find the rare gem?

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In this reference file published by GPO Magazine, Patricia Guyomarc'h, Solicitor is questioned to decipher the complex workings of business recovery from the courtroom bench. The lawyer emphasises that acquiring a struggling company is an «insider's game» that demands meticulous strategic preparation, far beyond a simple financial opportunity.

Patricia Guyomarc’h insists on the necessary rigour in drafting the offer. She recalls a crucial point for any buyer: once submitted, an offer to take over is irrevocable et definitively binds the leader to their commitments. The expertise of CGLAW allows us to navigate through procedural pitfalls, such as the resumption of contracts linked to a liability or the management of dishonest employees.

The article also highlights the importance of anticipation thanks to the «prepack cession», allowing for very early negotiations, right from the amicable conciliation phase. For Mr Guyomarc’h, success before the Commercial Court relies on the balance between a fair price and a solid social project guaranteeing the continuity of employment, making the firm an indispensable partner for securing these turnaround operations.

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