Chambers Review
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Restructuring/Insolvency - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis has an exceptional global offering with well-connected offices globally, offering high-end expertise in multiple markets. The law firm offers:
• Market-leading teams in the USA, Hong Kong, London and Germany.
• Expertise in high-yield bond restructuring matters, as well as complex US Chapter 11 proceedings and debt-for-equity swaps.
• Experience acting for debtors on high-profile global matters, as well as representing creditors.
• A wide-ranging client roster featuring multinational companies from the transportation and retail sectors, among others.
Strengths
They are technically strong, but as importantly, they are commercial and responsive.
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.
Notable practitioners
New York-based Edward Sassower and Josh Sussberg are key contacts for the practice. Additional key contacts include Neil McDonald in Hong Kong and Kon Asimacopoulos in London.