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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison boasts a strong team with global capabilities for restructuring. It regularly assists directors, creditors and investors in the full range of restructuring work, with in-depth knowledge of creditor and debtor-side advisory matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison represented the second lien lender group to Northvolt, a Swedish battery developer, during its restructuring negotiations and subsequent Chapter 11 filings.

Strengths

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  • They are highly commercial, very solution-oriented and able to drive to a successful outcome.

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  • The firm has highly skilled and experienced partners who are also very commercial.

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  • The team are very proactive, creative and always very commercial and pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Liz Osborne
    Band 2Liz Osborne

    Liz Osborne

    Liz Osborne is a highly regarded restructuring lawyer who is able to advise on high-value and complex restructurings, including those with international elements. Her client base is broad and includes corporates, portfolio companies and investors. She frequently advises on distressed debt and special situation investments.

    • Liz Osborne has taken over the mantle of the leading restructuring lawyer of her generation. She is a ferocious but charming negotiator, smart as hell, creative and determined to deliver results.

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    • Liz is exceptional, and we would always be happy to have her working on any of our matters.

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    • Liz Osborne brings solid leadership and depth of experience, and is a real operator.

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    • I have been working with top law firms in London for more than 15 years, and Liz Osborne is my favourite lawyer among all of them.

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