Restructuring/Insolvency
London (Firms)
17 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Kon Asimacopoulos
UK 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Kon Asimacopoulos is Head of Sullivan and Cromwell’s European Restructuring and Special Situations Practice, Co-Head of the Global Restructuring Group and Co-Head of the London office. Kon has played a central role in dozens of the leading global and European restructuring and litigation matters over the past 25 years and is consistently ranked among the top lawyers in his field.
Career
2025 to Present Sullivan & Cromwell; 2006-2025 Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2002-2005 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; 2000-2002 Gilbert & Tobin.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of England and Wales; INSOL; Insolvency Lawyers’ Association; Turnaround Management Association; R3: The Association of Business Recovery Professionals.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Kon Asimacopoulos of Sullivan & Cromwell is held in high regard by both companies and investors, who rely upon his expertise for advice on many of the UK's most complex restructuring mandates. He is also well placed to act on cross-border transactions, with his experience including the European and US markets.
Strengths
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Kon is really one of the top restructuring lawyers in the entire field.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionKon Asimacopoulos is the grandfather of the European restructuring market.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionKon is no doubt one of the pre-eminent guys in the market. He is exceptional.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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