Restructuring/Insolvency
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Band 5
About
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The European corporate restructuring practice is headquartered in London and works in conjunction with Skadden lawyers throughout the world.
We regularly advise European enterprises in cross-border, out-of-court restructurings and prenegotiated plans of reorganisation, as well as in judicial, insolvency restructuring transactions and bankruptcy proceedings. Our lawyers have participated in many of the most complex restructuring transactions and insolvency-related proceedings of the last decade and have been instrumental in the development of sophisticated, innovative strategies that also draw on the firm’s rich background in mergers, acquisitions and corporate financing transactions. The firm also advises on insolvency issues in corporate transactions and in connection with litigation-related matters.
Chambers Review
Skadden draws on its global network to advise on domestic and cross-border restructurings. Its London-based lawyers are capable of advising clients on US-related bankruptcy issues and are regularly asked to do so by a full range of stakeholders.
Work Highlights
- Skadden represented Endo International in its Chapter 11 cases and Irish scheme of arrangement.
Strengths
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"Skadden's team works seamlessly together on highly complex, multi-jurisdictional restructurings. Their creativity is second to none, and they show expertise beyond their years."
"Skadden's team works seamlessly together on highly complex, multi-jurisdictional restructurings. Their creativity is second to none, and they show expertise beyond their years."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Newman is head of Skadden's European corporate restructuring practice. He is routinely called upon by clients for his expertise in restructuring and insolvency. His wide client base includes both debtors and creditors, which he typically advises on high-value mandates.
"Peter is a veteran practitioner with long-standing cross-border expertise in complex financial restructurings."
"Peter is one of a kind in intellect, with superb technical command of restructuring law. His work ethic is unsurpassed."
"Peter is adept at cross-jurisdictional restructurings and is able to provide skilful advice on the best process forward."
Ranked Lawyers at
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Nicole Stephansen
Head of Department