Numa Rengot
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.
- Leaders League 2026 – Numa Rengot is recognized in Restructuring & insolvency – Advising mid-cap companies and their shareholders (Leading)
- Legal 500 EMEA 2026 – Numa Rengot is recognized in Insolvency
Franklin is sought out by both creditors and debtors seeking advice on the acquisition of distressed assets, including due diligence and communication with relevant authorities, as well as support in insolvency proceedings, including administration, mediation and liquidation. The team is led by Numa Rengot, who is particularly well versed in representing directors in post-insolvency actions.
« The team is highly qualified, professional, very committed, and always available. »
« The team distinguishes itself through its versatility and responsiveness, combining technical expertise, strategic vision, and a pragmatic approach. »
« We highly recommend Numa Rengot. »
« They are extremely competent and responsive. They are effective in achieving the desired outcome for my company, and they went the extra mile to ensure that we understood the nuances of a new area of law for us in a foreign jurisdiction. I highly recommend them for their bankruptcy expertise. » - Option Droit & Affaires Restructuring 2026 – Numa Rengot is recognized in “Insolvency procedures” (3 stars) and “Financial difficulties and debt renegotiation” (3 stars)
- Leaders League 2026 – Numa Rengot is recognized in the category Distressed M&A (Excellent) of the Mergers & Acquisitions Guide
- IFLR 1000 2025 – Numa Rengot is recognized in Restructuring and insolvency
- GRR 100 2025
- Gold award « Insolvency Proceedings and Restructuring – Mid Cap » – 2025
- University of Paris Dauphine : Postgraduate degree in Business Law
- University of Rouen : Master’s degree