Restructuring/Insolvency | Europe

Linklaters has a pre-eminent team with a market-leading presence in the restructuring and insolvency sphere. The law firm's expertise includes advising on debt recovery and the acquisition of non-performing loan portfolios, in addition to acting for clients on liquidation processes. It also boasts a strong practice in related dispute resolution proceedings. Its clients include domestic and international debtors and creditors active in diverse areas, such as banking and finance, private equity and energy.

VdA is a heavyweight full-service firm that regularly assists clients with an array of restructuring and insolvency issues, with expertise in advising both creditors and insolvent estates. It offers particular prowess assisting clients with debt recovery and the liquidation of assets, as well as with contentious proceedings, including cases of maladministration. The law firm has notable experience in cases of a multi-jurisdictional nature, including cross-border corporate restructurings and distressed M&A processes.

Cuatrecasas offers a noteworthy team frequently retained by clients to assist with insolvency, debt recovery and liquidation proceedings, as well as the restructuring of debt, litigation and the acquisition of non-performing loans. The team is also experienced in providing counsel from both the creditor and debtor perspectives, regularly acting for domestic and international banks, investors and clients from the real estate sector.

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados offers a solid practice group with notable expertise advising on insolvency and restructuring processes, such as assisting with special revitalisation proceedings, liquidation and credit recovery claims. The team is experienced in representing clients in insolvency liability. The law firm's client roster features an array of domestic and international banking institutions, as well as the directors and shareholders of insolvent companies.

PLMJ has a robust restructuring and insolvency department boasting valuable experience in multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency cases. Pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings, restructuring plans and the acquisition of distressed debt remain standout areas of expertise, in addition to insolvency-related litigation, including clawback actions. The law firm offers an extensive track record of acting on debt recovery mandates. Its clients include debtors and institutions with high credit exposure in the banking and finance and healthcare industries.

Uría Menéndez offers a highly regarded restructuring and insolvency department with a notable presence in this arena. The law firm is active advising creditors on insolvency proceedings, including debt recovery and litigation strategies, as well as assisting distressed companies with liquidation, asset disposals and restructuring plans. The team is regularly called upon by investment managers and clients from the banking sector, in addition to advising private equity groups.

CMS is a well-regarded insolvency practice advising on restructuring plans, the acquisition of loan portfolios and asset recovery proceedings. The team boasts particular experience acting for creditors, as well as representing insolvent estates, including in litigation proceedings. The law firm is equipped to advise clients on cross-border issues, drawing on its international presence.

Sérvulo & Associados has a well-known department providing advice to clients on the litigious aspects of insolvency processes and liquidation proceedings. The law firm offers a solid bench of noted practitioners who advise both creditors and indebted financial institutions as well as companies from the transportation and construction sectors. The team also assists with special revitalisation proceedings, credit claims and restructuring plans.