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Latham & Watkins LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Europe-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has highly regarded teams in the UK, Germany, France and Spain, making it a popular choice for multijurisdictional matters. The law firm is recognised for its expertise in leveraged finance and high-yield bond restructuring. It is particularly well known for its creditor-side practice and maintains close relationships with alternative lenders. Its expertise includes special situations work, and it is also experienced advising on US Chapter 11 cases. Retail, automotive, financial services and aviation are key areas of activity.

Notable practitioners

London-based Bruce Bell is a key point of contact.

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Strengths

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  • I would rank the team at Latham as one of the best across Europe for breadth and depth of coverage. Their responsiveness is excellent and they are extremely efficient.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope

  • Latham & Watkins has the expertise to handle multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions. They demonstrate consistency and they demonstrate imagination and creativity.

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  • Latham & Watkins provides seamless cross-border coordination, exceptional proactivity and sophisticated commercial judgement.

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  • The team has a high level of technical expertise and creativity in finding solutions.

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