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Linklaters

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded

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Linklaters’ market-leading U.S. restructuring and insolvency practice delivers sophisticated solutions on high profile, in-court and out-of-court restructuring and insolvency matters. The firm advises financial institutions, investment funds, asset managers, global companies, financial advisors and other stakeholders on all phases of domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. The firm’s wide-ranging and well-balanced practice finds creative solutions through complex debt restructurings, litigation, bankruptcy matters, distressed M&A and other asset sale transactions.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters offers a significant lender-side practice acting for agents to senior secured lenders, RBL lenders and ad hoc committees. The firm offers strong cross-border capabilities, regularly acting in Chapter 15 cases and related litigation. The team is active on matters concerning companies in the oil and gas, retail and aviation sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Yuzhou Group Holdings Company on the restructuring of its material offshore debt liabilities.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters has unparalleled global capabilities.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Very sound, commercial advice is what they bring to the table.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michael H Torkin
    Band 4Michael H Torkin

    Michael H Torkin

    Michael Torkin remains a popular choice for public and private companies seeking counsel on a range of bankruptcy issues, including Chapter 11 cases, workouts and distressed M&A.
    • Michael is a superstar restructuring attorney. He is highly sophisticated, creative and commercially-minded. He frequently devises creative solutions to thorny deal issues.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 6Penelope Jensen
    Band 6Penelope Jensen

    Penelope Jensen

    Penelope Jensen has a growing practice with a strong profile in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings across a variety of industries.
    • She is knowledgeable and commercial.

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