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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)

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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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

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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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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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Notable Practitioners

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Ken Baird
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Ken Baird
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Eminent Practitioners
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.

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

Ken is excellent and a market leader.

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Richard Tett
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Richard Tett
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Band 1
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.

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

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Catherine Balmond
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Catherine Balmond
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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
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Lindsay Hingston
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Band 5

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.

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.

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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Caroline Platt
Associates to watch

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.

Caroline is a super-efficient senior associate at Freshfields.

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Ken Baird
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Ken Baird
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Richard Tett
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Richard Tett
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Catherine Balmond
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Catherine Balmond
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Lindsay Hingston
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Lindsay Hingston
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Band 5
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Caroline Platt
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