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A&O Shearman

Restructuring/Insolvency

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia

Band 6

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman provides a complete restructuring and insolvency offering, with particular expertise in insolvency litigation. The team has a strong global offering, and advises clients in a variety of sectors, including financial institutions and insurance companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman acted for the lenders, KfW IPEX-Bank and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, in relation to various waivers, extensions, amendments and enforcement action in relation to the AUD135 multi-tranche project finance facilities provided to Kalium Lakes.

Strengths

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  • The team at A&O Shearman always responds and addresses my questions expeditiously.

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  • A&O Shearman is nimble in its thinking and approach to complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Walter
    David Walter

    David Walter

    David Walter regularly advises appointees, creditors and debtors in distressed scenarios and is an experienced handler of both formal insolvency and informal restructuring processes.

    • He is brilliant!

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentAsia-Pacific

    • David Walter's complex legal advice and practical summary on how he expected the counterparty to conduct themselves was spot on!

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    • He is highly empathetic to client outcomes.

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