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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a global practice with broad restructuring and insolvency capabilities. Its lawyers are strong on both the creditor and debtor sides, with particular proficiency advising on schemes of arrangement. The team is increasingly relied on by alternative lenders for special situations work. It frequently represents clients in complex international matters, with noted expertise advising on European restructurings and US Chapter 11 cases. The firm's clients include sponsors, secured and unsecured lenders, coordinating committees, debtors, shareholders and insolvency practitioners. It is able to handle matters on behalf of incumbent agents and security trustees.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised the ad hoc group of senior secured lenders of the Vue International Group on its financial recapitalisation.

Strengths

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The team at Latham & Watkins are very easy to work with and able to simplify complex concepts and problems to find solutions.

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Latham have a great team who were able to manage a highly complex situation and give concise, pragmatic advice. The team have a wide range of experience and are highly responsive.

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Global

Latham has one of the deepest benches, and their advice is always practical and commercially aware.

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Notable Practitioners

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Yen Sum
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Band 1
Yen Sum is noted for her skill in handling matters spanning restructuring, special situations and distressed M&A. She acts for all manner of clients, including both debtors and creditors, with notable experience assisting lenders and bondholders.

Yen is one of the best - she has a deep reservoir of knowledge, she's hugely commercial and she's excellent at managing relationships. She is one of the top-tier creative minds and solution providers.

She's a great lawyer - she's responsive, commercial, but most importantly highly trusted.

Yen rates highly in terms of her commercial awareness, service and sophistication.

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Bruce Bell
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Band 2
Bruce Bell has considerable expertise spanning the gamut of restructuring and insolvency matters, with particular experience handling high-profile recapitalisations. He is particularly adept at acting for debtor companies but is also a capable adviser to creditors.

Bruce is a very strong lawyer. He has his clients' interests at the heart of all that he does, and he provides pragmatic and commercial advice.

Bruce combines top-rate legal understanding with experience and commercial awareness. He maintains a holistic approach to complex situations while giving pragmatic and balanced advice. 

Bruce is a very safe pair of hands and clued in on all aspects of the particular deal he is working on.

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Jennifer Brennan
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Band 5
Jennifer Brennan advises bondholders, alternative capital providers and banks on restructurings, as well as assisting with distressed acquisitions. She is particularly noted for her expertise in special situations and cross-border mandates.

Jennifer rates highly in terms of her commercial awareness, services and sophistication.

Jennifer is excellent in restructuring matters and she has extremely deep market knowledge. She is extremely personable.

Jennifer is an exceptional lawyer who is detail-oriented and technically adept. She's an absolute joy to work with and is always available to share her experience and provide invaluable insights.

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David Wallace
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Band 6
David Wallace advises in connection with high-value restructuring mandates across domestic, European and US markets. He regularly acts for creditor-side clients, including banks and private equity houses.

David is an excellent lawyer who brings commercial sense and legal know-how to complex situations.

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Jessica Walker
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Band 6

Jessica Walker advises corporate borrowers, lenders and investors on restructurings, insolvencies and special situations.

Jessica is a fantastic lawyer - she provides pragmatic advice, is always accessible and puts her clients' needs and position at the forefront of everything she does.

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Hugo Bowkett
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Up and Coming

Hugo Bowkett is noted for his commitment to deals and his ability to assist on complex domestic and cross-border restructuring. He also has experience in UK CVAs and out-of-court restructurings.

Hugo is proactive and engaged in matters.

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Yen Sum
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Bruce Bell
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Jennifer Brennan
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David Wallace
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Jessica Walker
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Hugo Bowkett
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Up and Coming
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