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Linklaters

Restructuring/Insolvency

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The international group of Linklaters restructuring and insolvency is one of the largest in the world, with more than 100 lawyers, and has participated in some of the largest projects taking place internationally.

Linklaters Lisbon has one of the most experienced restructuring and insolvency teams in the market, involving lawyers from finance, dispute resolution, corporate finance, tax and employment practice areas, gathering restructuring specialists with leading insolvency expertise coupled with global finance and corporate experience.

Our Lisbon group advises on the most complex restructuring and insolvency cases, both globally and in Portugal. In the new economic climate, Linklaters is very strongly positioned to address the new challenges faced by its clients due to its global capacity and its in-depth sector knowledge.

Our team brings together a recognised expertise in restructuring in the context of insolvency proceedings both in advising creditors, insolvency administrators and debtors.


Our experience includes advising:

  • on the re-negotiation of existing commercial agreements, financial agreements and guarantees, within the context of global and local debt and financial restructurings;​
  • in insolvency proceedings, including the preparation of such proceedings towards restructuring;
  • insolvency administrators in matters relating to the administration of the insolvency estate;
  • in tax and employment issues within the context of insolvency proceedings.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Portugal

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a pre-eminent team with a market leading presence in the restructuring and insolvency sphere. The law firm's expertise includes advising on debt recovery and the acquisition of non-performing loan portfolios, in addition to acting for clients on liquidation processes. It also boasts a strong practice in related dispute resolution proceedings. Its clients include domestic and international debtors and creditors active in diverse areas, such as banking and finance, private equity and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Amyris Bio Portugal on its insolvency proceedings before the Portuguese courts.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters' strength is its high technical knowledge, demonstrated through the depth of its legal analyses and its ability to propose solid solutions tailored to the complexity of each case.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope
  • Linklaters has a solid ability to handle complex matters, demonstrating technical consistency, rigour and a structured approach to resolving challenging legal issues.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nuno Ferreira Lousa
    Band 1Nuno Ferreira Lousa

    Nuno Ferreira Lousa

    Nuno Ferreira Lousa is a leading practitioner in the insolvency arena, focusing his work on debt recovery, special revitalisation processes, insolvency proceedings, the acquisition of distressed companies and restructuring matters. He often represents creditors in proceedings arising in the real estate and tourism sectors.

    • Nuno Ferreira Lousa is an excellent lawyer.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope

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