Linklaters, Restructuring/Insolvency | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by Linklaters

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.

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Portugal

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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.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Linklaters

Linklaters acted for Lisgráfica on its EUR89 million insolvency following the conclusion of its special revitalisation process.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Linklaters brings creativity and innovation to matters. The team is sophisticated in its approach."