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Provided by Richard Tett
Richard heads Freshfields' London restructuring and insolvency team. He has worked across the corporate and capital structure on restructurings, refinancings, high yield and bond restructurings, intercreditor disputes, insolvency appointments, distressed M&A, English restructuring plans, schemes of arrangement, US Chapter 11s, 15s and s363s, pension deficits, insurance workouts, mining, telecoms and structured finance. He has acted for companies, creditors, committees, directors, shareholders, purchasers and numerous other stakeholders in financially stressed situations. Richard’s deals have been recognised by many industry awards.
Richard joined Freshfields in 1994; partner since 2004.
Qualified solicitor-advocate, Higher Rights of Audience (civil). INSOL, R3 and Turnaround Management Association UK.
Richard is author of numerous legal journal articles.
Richard was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge in Natural Sciences and Law.
Provided by Chambers
London department head Richard Tett is held in high regard for his expert advice to clients on complex in-court and out-of-court restructuring and insolvency proceedings. He is able to fluently navigate the restructuring space, frequently acting on behalf of companies, administrators and lenders.
Provided by Chambers
"Richard is phenomenal and one of the best on the street. He is highly creative and great at understanding complex situations. He continues to be one of the best out there in all aspects of restructuring."
"Richard Tett is a very experienced partner with great judgement and a creative and commercial approach to restructuring transactions."
"Richard is a fabulous restructuring lawyer who has a razor-sharp focus on producing an excellent all-round service. He instils total confidence and is a joy to work with."
"He is always approachable, proactive, responsive and well considered."
"He is an absolute master in his field."
"Richard is phenomenal and one of the best on the street. He is highly creative and great at understanding complex situations. He continues to be one of the best out there in all aspects of restructuring."
"Richard Tett is a very experienced partner with great judgement and a creative and commercial approach to restructuring transactions."
"Richard is a fabulous restructuring lawyer who has a razor-sharp focus on producing an excellent all-round service. He instils total confidence and is a joy to work with."
"He is always approachable, proactive, responsive and well considered."
"He is an absolute master in his field."
