Having previously practised in at leading British and American firms, Serge has been advising financial institutions, sponsors, investment funds, non-financial companies and public authorities for more than 12 years.​

He is involved in corporate financing and private placement (EMTN, Euro PP Schuldscheindarlehen), acquisition / LBOs, mezzanine unit-linked debt, assets, export credit, including through tax leasing, (infrastructure and renewable-energy projects), complex receivables, including those with deconsolidating effect, transfers of ownership and related regulatory issues, as well as debt restructuring, rescheduling agreements and prevention of corporate difficulties.​

In 2024, Serge was referenced from IFLR 1000.​

Serge is recognised as a Best Lawyers 2025 in Banking and Finance Law.

IFLR 1000 Highly Regarded Lawyer 2024

Recognized by Best Lawyers

Did you know?

  • Serge is a member of the IBA (International Bar Association).​
  • Serge is co-author, along with Sébastien Pinot, of the “France” chapter in the ICLG: Project Finance (International Comparative Legal Guide to: Project Finance), 2019.​
  • Serge is a member of the Geographical Society, the oldest geographical society in the world, founded in 1821

Education

  • LLM in Banking and Financial Law, Boston University School of Law (2007)​
  • Master’s degree (DEA) in Community Law, University of Aix-Marseille III (2003)​
  • Master’s Degree (DESS) in European and International Business Law, University of Valenciennes (2002)

Languages

  • French
  • English

News

Events

11/22/2024

Building the Law Firm of the Future - 21 November 2024

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Events

11/15/2024

Meritas Europe & Middle East regional meeting - From 13 to 15 November 2024

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Awards

09/13/2024

Bignon Lebray recognised by IFLR 1000 2024

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Track record

03/22/2021

Bignon Lebray assists Interbridge Financial Group Limited in a financing transaction

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Track record

07/20/2020

Bignon Lebray assists NH Hotels on the French law aspects of its financing

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Nominations

03/15/2018

Bignon Lebray announces the arrival of Serge Rastorgoueff as partner

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