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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a burgeoning reputation in the London restructuring and insolvency market. With strong roots in the US market, the team is often instructed by private equity clients on high-value, cross-border restructurings and distressed refinancings. The team also acts for insolvency practitioners and corporates on administrations and liquidations.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised KKR on the restructuring of the Telepizza group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Gallagher
2
Adam Gallagher
2
Band 2
Adam Gallagher is head of the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett London practice. He is well versed in complex multi-jurisdictional restructuring matters, with experience acting for debtors and insolvency practitioners on administrations. He is also well positioned to act on high-profile mandates.

Adam is a go-to adviser in the restructuring space.

Adam is a very strong lawyer who brings substantial experience and creativity to devising solutions.

Adam is commercial, good at stakeholder management and able to shape discussions well.

James Watson
5
James Watson
5
Band 5
James Watson is a partner at Simpson Thacher who is highlighted for his expertise in complex restructurings and formal insolvencies. His experience includes both domestic and cross-border mandates.

James is a very experienced restructuring lawyer with a strong level of commercial awareness.

James is an extremely strong and creative lawyer who is always available, with excellent execution skills.

James is expert at English law restructuring matters. He is both into the nitty-gritty and all over the strategic, wider commercial issues.

Toby Smyth
U
Toby Smyth
U
Up and Coming

Toby Smyth has a growing reputation in the restructuring space. He regularly advises investors on cross-border matters.

Toby is a rising star in the industry.

Toby is a standout performer on his team who is fully aligned with delivering the best outcomes for his clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Adam Gallagher
2
Adam Gallagher
2
Band 2
James Watson
5
James Watson
5
Band 5
Toby Smyth
U
Toby Smyth
U
Up and Coming