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Numa Rengot
nrengot@franklin-paris.com
+ 33 1 45 02 79 00

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Numa Rengot

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Numa Rengot heads up our Restructuring – Corporate Recovery – Distressed M&A department.

Numa advises struggling companies on heading off financial difficulties, navigating insolvency proceedings and selling their business. Numa’s practice includes the strategic definition and implementation of complex pre-distressed and distressed restructuring and acquisition transactions. He routinely assists struggling French and international businesses and corporations, as well as potential investors looking to expand by acquiring strategic assets or business lines. He also provides representation to groups of creditors and senior management. He is uniquely skilled in liaising with government agencies and local authorities on behalf of his clients.

He serves as general secretary of French communications & media association Observatoire Com Media and as chairman of the supervisory board of the law student association of Paris-Dauphine University, Association des Juristes du Parcours 122 de Paris-Dauphine.

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  • Leaders League 2025 – Numa Rengot is recognized in Restructuring & insolvency – Advising mid-cap companies and their shareholders (Leading)
  • Option Droit & Affaires Restructuring 2025 –  Numa Rengot is recognized in “Insolvency procedures” (4 stars) and “Financial difficulties and debt renegotiation” (4 stars)
  • Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Numa Rengot is recognized in Insolvency
    ‘The team was particularly available, highly skilled in our specific issues, and always anticipated potential outcomes, ensuring each possible solution was thoroughly analyzed before making a decision. Billing was clear, transparent, and precise with no concerns.’
    ‘Excellent knowledge of procedures, high availability, diverse profiles, and gender balance’
    ‘A very professional team that has significantly expanded, with solid expertise at all levels. Their main strengths lie in their responsiveness and continuous availability, ensuring quick and effective support. The lawyers are extremely experienced and competent, providing top-quality legal advice. They take the time to understand our specific needs, allowing us to receive relevant and tailored recommendations.’
    ‘Numa Rengot is undoubtedly one of the best restructuring lawyers in France. He stands out for his client-oriented approach, combining technical expertise with strategic support, based on strong, trusted relationships with all market players. Responsive, available, competent, and creative, he enjoys an excellent reputation. I appreciate his inventiveness and determination to find solutions in complex situations. He is a trusted partner for our strategic decisions, and it’s a pleasure to work with him.’
  • Gold award «  Insolvency Proceedings and Restructuring – Mid Cap » – 2025
  • Leaders League 2024: Numa Rengot is recognized in the category Distressed M&A (Excellent) of the Mergers & Acquisitions Guide
  • GRR 100 2024
  • Silver award «  Insolvency Proceedings and Restructuring – Mid Cap » – 2024
  • University of Paris Dauphine : Postgraduate degree in Business Law
  • University of Rouen : Master’s degree