Restructuring/Insolvency
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Provided by Mayer Brown LLP
Our Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Insolvency group have extensive experience in all aspects of restructuring and insolvency work, both contentious and non-contentious, including refinancings, consensual and non-consensual restructurings and workouts and the use of formal insolvency regimes. The group is renowned for its capability in: cross border restructurings and insolvencies; complex structured finance and leveraged finance restructurings; loan portfolio sales/acquisitions; pensions restructurings; and retail insolvencies. In addition to advising on matters within their local jurisdictions, our lawyers frequently work on matters with lawyers from other practice areas and the firm’s offices in Europe, the Americas and Asia to provide a seamless service on cross border, multi-disciplinary restructuring and insolvency mandates.
Chambers 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 Alvarez & Marsal as joint liquidators of Joannou & Paraskevaides.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayer Brown has a well-resourced team with industry experts from an asset finance and a restructuring and insolvency perspective.The team are responsive and provide great attention to detail."
"Mayer Brown have a strong team both at partner and associate level."
"They provide prompt responses and are quick to engage."
"Mayer Brown has a well-resourced team with industry experts from an asset finance and a restructuring and insolvency perspective.The team are responsive and provide great attention to detail."
"Mayer Brown have a strong team both at partner and associate level."
"They provide prompt responses and are quick to engage."
Notable Practitioners
Amy Jacks co-heads the restructuring practice at Mayer Brown and acts for clients across the space including debtors, creditors and insolvency practitioners. She is experienced in handling cross-border restructurings, including those with offshore elements.
"Amy is a technically strong lawyer who is always available for her clients and takes a very thorough approach to her work."
"Amy is an exceptional restructuring lawyer. She has a depth of experience and the capability to execute and handle complex matters."
"Amy is a standout restructuring partner with a depth of knowledge and experience."
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.
"Michael is always on hand to provide sound advice and guidance, especially when navigating through complex matters."
"Michael is a strong restructuring and insolvency partner, particularly in the real estate space."
Devi Shah is co-head of the London restructuring practice at Mayer Brown and is noted for her strong representation of lenders and insolvency practitioners, among other clients. She regularly advises clients on cross-border matters, with particular expertise in pensions and insurance restructurings.
"Devi is very experienced and great at dealing with clients in crisis. She is a solid planner and is outcome-oriented."
"Devi is well known for her leading expertise in the restructuring pensions space."
"Devi is experienced and thorough."
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