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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard has a prominent restructuring practice advising both regional and international financial institutions, in their capacities as creditors, on complex financial restructurings. The firm offers further experience acting for distressed borrowers on the restructuring of their finance facilities and has acted on numerous high-profile matters in this space.

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Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard acted for the committee of creditors in relation to the USD1.8 billion debt restructuring of the KBBO Group.

Strengths

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  • I like how meticulous Addleshaw Goddard is. The team there communicates everything in a detailed and organised way.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

  • The Addleshaw Goddard team is always available, responsive, calm, pragmatic and commercial in its approach. It's also good at explaining complex positions and at finding solutions.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

  • Its breadth of experience provides it with the skill set needed to support the tougher cases.

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  • Addleshaw Goddard always operates with pace and pragmatism and drives deals forward. It's also very proactive and available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robin Hickman
    Robin Hickman

    Robin Hickman

    Robin Hickman represents a host of banks, investors and debtor companies in financial restructuring mandates. Hickman heads the Middle East finance group within Addleshaw Goddard, complementing his restructuring work with an array of high-value bank finance matters.

    • Robin Hickman is a good diplomat that manages the different demands of the stakeholders involved.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

    • Robin Hickman is always spot-on. He provides relevant feedback and insights and helps us assess matters in the required way.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

    • He really knows the region and has been there a long time, so we benefit from his experience.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

    • Robin Hickman is very good at responding on both international and local levels.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

    • He is a very experienced lawyer and a strong adviser.

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