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Freshfields

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields demonstrates strong international capabilities, working closely with its UK and European offices to advise on cross-border restructurings. The firm also advises clients on bankruptcy litigation and out-of-court workouts. The team is particularly active in aviation-sector restructurings.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised AST SpaceMobile as Chapter 11 plan funder to Ligado Networks.

Strengths

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  • The Freshfields team brings a great international presence to be able to navigate through challenging cross-border issues.

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  • They are very solution-oriented and close to the customer. We always feel we are in good hands.

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  • They are very business-oriented.

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  • They are obviously excellent on the legal advice, but their full service capability is what they are amazing at. They are unrivalled in the service level they provide.

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  • Freshfields is one of the top firms in the world. The skillsets of their lawyers are top notch.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 6Madlyn G Primoff
    Band 6Madlyn G Primoff

    Madlyn G Primoff

    Madlyn Primoff represents global banks, debtors, financial institutions and syndicates of lenders in domestic and cross-border restructurings. She is also experienced in bankruptcy litigation.
    • Madlyn is strategic, quick to understand and gets ahead of issues.

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    • She communicates with clarity and calmness.

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    • She is an excellent subject matter expert and has an ability to focus on key issues.

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  • Band 4Mark F Liscio
    Band 4Mark F Liscio

    Mark F Liscio

    Mark Liscio acts for lenders in international and domestic restructuring matters across a wide range of sectors.
    • He is commercial and responsive.

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    • He is a business-oriented lawyer.

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    • Mark is an outstanding industry leader who brings not only deep expertise, but also client and market awareness that goes well beyond his legal representation.

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