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Restructuring/Insolvency

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6 Years Ranked

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Provided by Emma Simmonds

UK

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Emma Simmonds is a partner in Akin's financial restructuring group. She has advised creditors on numerous high-profile restructurings of distressed bonds, private placement notes and loans in Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience working with a broad range of financial institutions on complex cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters across various industries and jurisdictions. Emma is a member of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and chair of the London office’s Inclusion Council.

Professional Memberships

Member, 100 Women in Finance; Member, Insolvency Lawyers’ Association; Member, International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Federation; Member, American College of Investment Counsel.

Publications

Annual UK Chapter for PLC’s Cross-Border Restructuring and Insolvency Handbook from 2015 to 2021.

Personal

L.P.C., Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, 2001; P.G.D.L., The College of Law, Guildford, 2000; M.A. (Cantab), University of Cambridge, 1999.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)

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Emma Simmonds acts for creditors including bondholders on challenging cross-border mandates. She specialises in matters regarding private placements and distressed bond restructurings.

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