Restructuring/Insolvency
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Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland’s restructuring group has earned a distinguished international reputation by achieving outstanding results for a wide range of global clients. Its lawyers have advised on some of the most challenging, multijurisdictional restructurings in recent history and have a broad range of business advisory and crisis-management skills to navigate clients through situations involving financially troubled companies. The team continue to advise on matters across all industries and has been first to implement more unprecedented and unique restructuring mechanisms than any other firm to date. The group prides itself on being able to offer clients innovative and executable solutions to complex supported by examples of comparable transactions successfully developed and implemented by its lawyers. Furthermore, the group regularly draw upon and benefit from the experience of Kirkland's internationally recognised lawyers in leveraged finance, securities, corporate, tax, real estate, litigation and intellectual property to provide the full-service capabilities its clients need for the various legal matters they retain Kirkland to handle.
Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis has an outstanding reputation in the restructuring market for handling high-value cross-border cases. The firm has expertise in European restructurings and US Chapter 11 cases. The team is able to draw on firm-wide experts in private equity, finance and high-yield bonds when advising on complex multidisciplinary matters. Its lawyers advise clients on the company and creditor sides, with an impressive following of blue-chip investors. Kirkland & Ellis continues to advise on some of the most prominent restructuring and insolvency matters, including notable recent work in the retail sector.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis International advised McDermott International on its parallel Dutch WHOA and UK restructuring plan.
Strengths
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"Kirkland & Ellis is a go-to law firm. The team are very good under pressure, client-focused, and able to think creatively to bring commercial solutions."
"They are technically strong, but as importantly, they are commercial and responsive."
"Kirkland & Ellis are the market leaders in complex and sophisticated restructurings. They are the go-to firm - the team is excellent at all levels and the service is second to none."
"Kirkland & Ellis is a go-to law firm. The team are very good under pressure, client-focused, and able to think creatively to bring commercial solutions."
"They are technically strong, but as importantly, they are commercial and responsive."
"Kirkland & Ellis are the market leaders in complex and sophisticated restructurings. They are the go-to firm - the team is excellent at all levels and the service is second to none."
Notable Practitioners
Kon Asimacopoulos is held in high regard by both companies and investors, who rely upon his expertise for advice on many of the UK's most complex restructuring mandates. He is also well placed to act on cross-border transactions, with his experience including the European and US markets.
"Kon is highly trusted for the most thorny restructurings. He is more than an attorney; he brings a serious command of the law alongside an ability to strategise and consider business implications."
"Kon has a deep network of relationships, and as a result he can achieve great results for his clients."
Sean Lacey is a distinguished practitioner known for his advice on complex and cross-border restructurings and special situations. His client base consists of sponsors and borrowers.
"Sean is a leading restructuring lawyer in the City. He provides commercially focused legal advice and is in the detail. Sean has a genuine passion for work and it shows in his work product."
"Sean is one of the best restructuring lawyers. He works on the most complex situations and is committed to getting his client their optimal outcome. He's an intelligent and hard-working professional."
"Sean is a driven and commercial practitioner who focuses on client objectives. He is a real problem solver who displays great skill and is on top of everything he does."
Partha Kar is highly regarded for his experience advising on cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters for both creditors and debtors. His recent work has including restructurings in the aviation and healthcare sectors.
"Partha is highly experienced in the restructuring space and he delivers excellent outcomes."
Elaine Nolan’s practice spans the gamut of domestic and international restructuring and insolvency matters, with notable experience advising retailers and casual dining businesses regarding CVAs. She is adept at acting on behalf of creditors, debtors and administrators.
"Elaine is a first-class adviser. She's very collaborative and client-focused."
"Elaine is a super lawyer - an expert in her field and an excellent business person."
"Elaine has a strong restructuring and insolvency practice, and is particularly strong in retail and CVAs."
Hannah Crawford has an active restructuring and insolvency practice that sees her act for creditors and debtors on a range of domestic and international restructurings.
"Hannah is a rising star. Her technical skills and breadth of knowledge are excellent."
"Hannah is incredibly smart and a pleasure to work with."
"Hannah is a fantastic practitioner. She's incredibly hard-working and bright."
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Hannah Crawford
Ian Clarke
Kate Stephenson
Sarah Ullathorne
Thomas Jemmett