Restructuring/Insolvency
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 2
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Addleshaw Goddard has a prominent restructuring practice advising both regional and international financial institutions, in their capacities as creditors, on complex financial restructurings. Lawyers in the team also act for majority investors as well as alternative lenders on a wide range of matters in this space. The firm offers further experience acting for distressed borrowers on the restructuring of their finance facilities.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard represented the steering committee of creditors, including Barclays and National Bank of Fujairah, in the restructuring of payments company Finablr, which involved debts of approximately USD1.3 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Addleshaw Goddard can handle restructuring processes in a commercial manner and has sufficient depth to deal with very complex matters while maintaining quality at all levels."
"Addleshaw Goddard can handle restructuring processes in a commercial manner and has sufficient depth to deal with very complex matters while maintaining quality at all levels."
Notable Practitioners
Robin Hickman represents a host of banks, investors and debtor companies in financial restructuring mandates. He acts for both creditors and borrowers. Hickman heads the Middle East finance group within Addleshaw, complementing his restructuring work with an array of high-value bank finance matters.
"Robin Hickman is an exceptional lawyer with superbly developed commercial and legal skills, and is a genuine pleasure to work with."