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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

White & Case possesses an accomplished team that continues to attract instructions on high-profile cross-border matters. The financial restructuring and insolvency group works closely with complementary departments within the firm to advise debtor-side clients in the oil and gas, mining and telecoms sectors, in addition to acting for financial institutions and funds. Its lawyers enjoy a strong reputation for their work in the emerging markets, with particular strength advising clients in the Middle East and Africa. The firm offers enviable transatlantic strength working closely with its US counterparts.

Work Highlights

  • White & Case advised Bayport Management on its refinancing and partial corporate reorganisation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christian Pilkington
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Christian Pilkington
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Band 1
Head of financial restructuring and insolvency in EMEA, Christian Pilkington has a broad restructuring and insolvency practice with expertise in cross-border matters. He acts for clients across the space, counting leading lenders and corporates among his impressive client roster.

Christian Pilkington is certainly the industry expert. He is very knowledgeable but is also able to spell things out in approachable conversations.

Christian is one of the leading authors on the topic of schemes and restructuring plans and one of the key lawyers in this field. His knowledge of how funds work and operate is excellent.

Christian has deep experience and knowledge of the market and transaction dynamics. He is able to distil down complex issues to key elements with minimal fuss or distraction.

Ben Davies
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Ben Davies
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Band 5

Ben Davies is noted for his strength in cross-border restructurings. He is equally adept at advising debtors and creditors and has experience across a range of sectors.

Ben Davies is an extremely effective senior partner. We dealt with a very complex situation together on the company side and he was able to bring a sense of order.

Ben Davies is responsive and very measured in his approach. He sees the bigger picture and is able to communicate calm advice and technical expertise.

We have always had excellent experiences working with Ben.

Morvyn Radlow
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Morvyn Radlow
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Up and Coming

Morvyn Radlow is an up-and-coming partner at White & Case who is noted for representing companies in cross-jurisdictional restructurings.

Morvyn is always responsive, a good communicator and very strong technically. She gets the commercial side and is practical in her advice.

Morvyn Radlow is the engine of the team. She is incredibly hard-working and effective, and I know I can trust her judgement.

Morvyn is an excellent all-round lawyer. She is good technically, good with clients and she has a great work ethic.

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Will Stoner
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Up and Coming

Will Stoner has a growing restructuring and insolvency practice out of White & Case. He regularly assists lenders on cross-border mandates.

Will is very astute and commercial. His commitment to always delivering a high-quality service is second to none, and it’s always a pleasure working with him.

Will Stoner is a real star!

Will is always responsive. He is a good communicator and very strong technically.

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Christian Pilkington
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Christian Pilkington
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Band 1
Ben Davies
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Ben Davies
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Band 5
Morvyn Radlow
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Morvyn Radlow
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Up and Coming
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Will Stoner
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Up and Coming