Chambers Review
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Restructuring/Insolvency - Europe-wide
What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis has a dedicated team spread between highly regarded offices in the UK and Germany. The law firm advises a roster of prominent clients on major pan-European mandates, including debtor companies as well as key international funds and bondholders. The lawyers are skilled in debt-for-equity swaps and in-court proceedings. The group offers particular expertise in US Chapter 11 and high-yield bond restructurings. It frequently acts on prominent matters in the retail, healthcare, transport and finance sectors.
Strengths
Kirkland & Ellis is an integrated law firm - it is seamless going between its teams in Europe and the United States.
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
Cristina Weidner in Munich, Christian Halasz in Frankfurt and Kon Asimacopoulos in London are key members of the firm's European restructuring team.