LAWYER PROFILE

Adam Gallagher

Europe 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

17 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Adam Gallagher, one of the leading restructuring advisors in the London market, is Head of Simpson Thacher’s Restructuring team in London. With over two decades of experience, Adam advises clients across the stakeholder spectrum on complex cross-border stressed and distressed situations. He represents borrowers, private equity sponsors, directors, shareholders, financial institutions, credit funds and bondholders, as well as pension trustees, liquidators, receivers and administrators.

Career

Partner, joined the Firm in 2021.

Professional Memberships

International Insolvency Institute

American Bankruptcy Institute

Institute for Turnaround

New York Bar Association

Publications

Adam contributes to various journals and conferences.

Personal

University of Huddersfield, LPC (1995); University of Huddersfield, LLB (1994).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Adam is a first call for complex international transactions that need a combination of experience and creativity. There is none better.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Adam’s knowledge, experience and leadership shine through.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Adam is incredibly commercial, user-friendly and calm under pressure.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
I have worked with Adam as my go-to adviser over many years. He is, in my view, the best in the market. He is always available and anticipates the issues in the most complex of situations.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Adam is outstanding, unflappable and laser-sharp.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide