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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
Individual Editorial
Andrew de Mestre KC has considerable experience across the full gamut of restructuring and insolvency law. He regularly acts on behalf of an array of clients, including bondholders, issuers and corporate trustees, and routinely appears as sole counsel in high-profile cases. He is particularly well regarded for his expertise in litigation arising from securitisation transactions and other bond issues.
Strengths
Andrew is technically excellent and has a great manner when it comes to dealing with clients, which gives a high level of reassurance in terms of delivering the right outcome.
Andrew is fantastic on his feet and has a calming presence in court.
He is a brilliant lawyer - he's very practical, a real team player and provides practical advice.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
Strengths
He is very good. He has established himself as a solid operator for chancery commercial matters and, in particular, banking and finance-related matters.
One of the best of the younger generation of KCs.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
He is a very clever and measured practitioner.