Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Freshfields has an impressive pan-European offering, with leading practices in the UK, Germany and Austria. The law firm acts on the company side in high-yield restructuring matters, and also regularly acts for banks and funds. It has further experience advising insolvency practitioners and has capabilities in insolvency litigation. Freshfields utilises its expansive network to advise on cross-border mandates in the IT, healthcare and manufacturing sectors. It is further active in the retail and aviation industries, frequently assisting companies impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with restructurings.
London-based Ken Baird is head of the firm's global restructuring and insolvency practice. Richard Tett in the London office and Lars Westpfahl in Hamburg are further key points of contact.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised the bondholders of Takko on its EUR800 million financial restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields can draw on highly experienced lawyers in multiple jurisdictions and has the depth of talent to cover all aspects of a complex restructuring transaction."
"Freshfields can draw on highly experienced lawyers in multiple jurisdictions and has the depth of talent to cover all aspects of a complex restructuring transaction."