Restructuring/Insolvency
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
Email address
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+44 20 3130 3000Chambers Review
Mayer Brown maintains an esteemed bankruptcy practice that is well known for its work on insolvencies in the retail, energy and leisure sectors, as well as pension restructuring mandates. Its lawyers offer additional expertise in distressed M&A and loan portfolio transactions for funds clients. Mayer Brown's global footprint enables the team to advise on cross-border restructurings, with experience handling matters across Europe, the USA and South America.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown acted for BDO as liquidators of Robin Symes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very responsive and client-centric."
"Mayer Brown has shown an ability to advise on cross-border insolvency matters in a calm and pragmatic way."
"Commercial awareness is where Mayer Brown shone. They managed to cut through the issues and find novel and practical solutions that worked for the parties."
"The team is very responsive and client-centric."
"Mayer Brown has shown an ability to advise on cross-border insolvency matters in a calm and pragmatic way."
"Commercial awareness is where Mayer Brown shone. They managed to cut through the issues and find novel and practical solutions that worked for the parties."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Fiddy is co-head of Mayer Brown's global restructuring practice. He is particularly adept at advising clients on real estate-related restructurings. His practice also encompasses advising regulatory bodies and insolvency practitioners on onshore and offshore-based restructurings.
"On the big strategic picture and tactical decisions, his judgement is invaluable."
"Michael is one of the most experienced lawyers. He knows the contentious insolvency space and is a good litigator."