Restructuring/Insolvency
UK
1 year ranked
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William Needham
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
William Needham is chair of the European Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s London office. He acts for companies, sponsors and investors on domestic and cross-border financial restructurings, distressed debt, complex capital solutions, bespoke financings and alternative investments across Europe. He also advises on related M&A and buy outs, acquisition finance, fund investments and disputes.
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Chambers European Guide
Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
Band 6
Individual Editorial
William Needham is co-chair of Paul Hastings' European financial restructuring group. He assists on all manner of restructuring matters and leverages previous experience as a managing director at KKR to assist his clients.
Strengths
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He's an exceptionally strong and commercial lawyer.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European GuideHe is exceptional in both his IQ and EQ. His ability to be a business strategist together with being a lawyer is a rare strength.
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