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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a thriving team acting on a host of headline matters on the creditor and company sides. The department has experience in representing distressed high-street retailers, and its lawyers are well positioned to advise on instructions with a high-yield and Term Loan B aspect. Freshfields has a growing reputation in insolvency litigation and distressed investing mandates, acting on behalf of special situation funds, hedge funds and alternative investors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised the Working Capital Ad Hoc Group on the cross-border restructuring of Accell.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields are on another level to everyone else. They are absolutely brilliant.

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  • I honestly think Freshfields are the best law firm I have come across in my 15 years as a CFO, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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  • Freshfields is one of the pre-eminent firms in the restructuring space. They have been involved in the largest and most complex cases, giving them deep experience and broad bench strength.

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  • Freshfields have been phenomenally good. The team are strong, responsive and clear in their advice. For what we need, they have been first class.

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  • Freshfields have unrivalled breadth and depth of experience combined with the necessary legal skills. The team are all excellent in their own right.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ken Baird
    Ken Baird

    Ken Baird

    Global restructuring and insolvency practice head Ken Baird is relied upon for his wealth of experience acting for both debtor and creditor-side clients. He is regarded as a go-to for complex and cross-border matters and is experienced in advising on CVAs.

    • Ken is an excellent adviser to have on your side.

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    • Ken is up until midnight on deals with me. He works very hard.

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    • Ken is excellent and a market leader.

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  • Richard Tett
    Richard Tett

    Richard Tett

    London department head Richard Tett is held in high regard for his expert advice to clients on complex in-court and out-of-court restructuring and insolvency proceedings. He is able to fluently navigate the restructuring space, frequently acting on behalf of companies, administrators and lenders.

    • Richard has been magnificent. He has been a superstar.

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    • Richard is one of the best lawyers in the business. He is experienced, commercial and responsive.

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  • Catherine Balmond
    Catherine Balmond

    Catherine Balmond

    Catherine Balmond is highlighted for her representation of debtor and creditor-side clients in complex, high-value restructurings. In addition to her strong domestic capabilities, she is experienced in advising on matters involving offshore considerations.

    • Catherine has strong technical know-how and very good judgement, alongside excellent people skills.

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  • Lindsay Hingston
    Lindsay Hingston

    Lindsay Hingston

    Lindsay Hingston is well regarded for her ability to act for both creditors and debtors. She has notable experience acting for clients on high-profile restructurings in the retail and energy sectors.

    • Lindsay does excellent work.

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    • Lindsay is a hugely important sounding board and confidante for me. Her expertise is second to none, working seamlessly and advising on risks and approaches in a balanced way.

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    • Lindsay is very technically focused, brilliant and an up-and-coming star. She is very confident, a good advocate and a very strong partner in this sector.

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  • Caroline Platt
    Caroline Platt

    Caroline Platt

    Caroline Platt is an experienced restructuring and insolvency associate often assisting with cross-border mandates and complex recapitalisations.

    • Caroline's tenacity and detail-focused approach was fantastic. I trusted her entirely, and she instilled us with huge confidence with her knowledge and expertise.

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    • Caroline is a super-efficient senior associate at Freshfields.

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