Restructuring/Insolvency
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Band 3
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Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells possesses a notable creditor-side team with significant experience advising on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm has an impressive international network of offices, enabling it to field multi-jurisdictional teams where needed. Its lawyers offer additional strength in distressed loan portfolio transactions. The business restructuring and insolvency group handles instructions for an impressive list of clients, including banks, bond trustees and alternative lenders. The team continues to stand out for its work on restructuring deals in the real estate, energy, infrastructure and healthcare sectors.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells acted for the ad hoc group of noteholders on the USD800 million financial restructuring of Atento.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Hogan Lovells team proactively and commercially leads clients through restructurings. Its ability to run multiple high-profile mandates at pace is impressive."
"Hogan Lovells are very solution-oriented and commercial. They provide excellent communication throughout the process and are available 24/7."
"The team at this law firm have huge intellectual capability and know how to handle the most complex and cutting-edge restructurings. You can rely on their clear and commercially-minded advice."
"The Hogan Lovells team proactively and commercially leads clients through restructurings. Its ability to run multiple high-profile mandates at pace is impressive."
"Hogan Lovells are very solution-oriented and commercial. They provide excellent communication throughout the process and are available 24/7."
"The team at this law firm have huge intellectual capability and know how to handle the most complex and cutting-edge restructurings. You can rely on their clear and commercially-minded advice."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Astle is global head of restructuring at Hogan Lovells and is held in high regard for his strong creditor-side representation. He regularly acts for traditional and alternative lenders, frequently advising on multi-jurisdictional bank and bond restructurings.
"Tom Astle is very bright, on top of the detail and always part of the team."
"Tom Astle is first class and great to work with."
Alex Kay specialises in the representation of investors and creditor committees in an array of domestic and cross-border matters. He is particularly experienced in complex financial restructurings, including Part 26 and Chapter 11.
James Maltby is well known in the London market for his expertise in advising creditor-side clients. He also regularly works with corporate borrowers and investors.
"James understands the law and has a commercial outlook on things. He is technical and commercial, and he protects his client's position."
"James is a good lawyer who focuses on the important issues."
"James is outstanding on high-profile restructurings."
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