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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance possesses a standout practice that advises on sophisticated restructurings in the UK and abroad, and attracts instructions from a range of industry players, with a focus on creditor-side representation. The firm coordinates across its network to provide multidisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional teams where needed. The team is particularly strong when advising on mandates within the retail sector.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance advised the Revolving Credit Facility SteerCo Group on all aspects of Intrum's high profile USD4.65 billion balance sheet restructuring.

Strengths

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Clifford distil complex concepts into digestible and practicable advice with confidence. They thoughtfully and pragmatically strategise alternatives on short timelines, providing top-notch service.

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Clifford Chance offer best-in-class London restructuring capabilities.

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There is nothing they could improve upon. They were available at all hours, and they understood the business, dynamics and management – they could not have been more helpful. Just brilliant.

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Clifford Chance are a leading team. They have been really great and have made a very stressful situation much less stressful for both the lawyers in-house and our executives and board.

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Clifford Chance are impressive in all senses. They had a global vision of our deal from the very beginning to the very end, and their replies were very quick and really useful.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philip Hertz
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Philip Hertz is the global head of restructuring and insolvency at Clifford Chance, with enviable experience in complex cross-border matters. He is a popular choice for lender clients, counting leading banks and governmental bodies among his client base.

Philip is a top-drawer individual. He is a very high-quality, top-class lawyer in the space. I'm a big fan.

Philip's seniority in restructuring is unquestionable.

Philip is a mastermind who is able to distil complex issues into commercial advice. Put simply, he is one of the most knowledgeable restructuring attorneys I have ever met, and I have met many.

Philip is a really good lawyer. He is an excellent communicator. He is highly knowledgeable and respected, gets to the issue quickly and provides clear advice.

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David Towers
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David Towers has experience advising on both the creditor and debtor sides of mandates, with particular expertise in the representation of banks and alternative lenders. He co-heads Clifford Chance's South Africa practice and regularly advises clients on deals in southern Africa.

David was instrumental during the restructuring we worked together on. He showed excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

David appeared as a beacon of calmness and pragmatism during a tricky timebound situation. He has a natural disarming approach, which helps de-escalate negotiations.

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Iain White
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Iain White has a broad practice with experience advising creditors, debtors and office-holders on cross-border restructurings. His work spans a range of sectors including manufacturing, retail and energy.

Iain is a perfect blend of the very technical, when he needs to be, while realising the commercial and pragmatic aspect of dealing with distressed real estate assets. I value him highly.

Iain on the insolvency side is excellent.

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John Maclennan
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John Maclennan is a respected practitioner with expertise in acting for banks, corporates and creditors, bondholders and alternative investors. He is regularly called upon to assist clients with both domestic and cross-border matters.

John's in-depth knowledge in relation to restructuring, combined with his relaxed and friendly personality, is very useful.

John is in a class of his own.

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Melissa Coakley
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Melissa Coakley is respected for her ability to advise on complex cross-border restructurings. She is experienced in acting for both creditors and debtors.

Melissa is really hard-working and is able to give complex solutions under pressure and in a short time.

Melissa is a very, very strong lawyer. She is very commercial and knowledgeable.

Melissa is an outstanding and pragmatic lawyer.

Melissa is a superstar. She is super commercial and amazing to work with. She completely gets it. She's five steps ahead all the time and understands what the clients want.

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Philip Hertz
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David Towers
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Iain White
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John Maclennan
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Melissa Coakley
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