Restructuring/Insolvency
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Chambers Review
Akin Gump boasts a market-leading creditor-side practice that houses certified experts in bond and noteholder work. The department has an excellent reputation for advising major lenders on complex cross-border cases, with particular strength in matters in the Nordic region. It has an enviable portfolio of clients, including specialist investment funds, debt investors, pension funds and hedge funds. Its lawyers are highly adept at handling restructurings of complex corporate debt and structured finance arrangements. Akin Gump is also able to draw on firm-wide abilities in the oil and gas sector.
Work Highlights
- Akin Gump continued to advise an ad hoc group of private placement noteholders in relation to the chapter 11 restructuring of Nordic Aviation Capital.
Strengths
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"Akin is highly aware of the economic drivers of a transaction and skilfully uses this knowledge to craft solutions that work for all parties."
"Complexity is a strength of the team. They are very comfortable in highly complex situations."
"Akin has a very deep bench of outstanding restructuring lawyers."
"Akin is the destination shop for a bond restructuring."
"The team is focused on being responsive and giving quick and clear advice. I think their client service is some of the best in the market."
"Akin is highly aware of the economic drivers of a transaction and skilfully uses this knowledge to craft solutions that work for all parties."
"Complexity is a strength of the team. They are very comfortable in highly complex situations."
"Akin has a very deep bench of outstanding restructuring lawyers."
"Akin is the destination shop for a bond restructuring."
"The team is focused on being responsive and giving quick and clear advice. I think their client service is some of the best in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Barry Russell is held in high regard for his considerable expertise in private placement matters. He represents an impressive client roster, frequently acting for creditor-side clients such as lenders and investors.
"He is really on top of the detail but without ever losing track of the big-picture strategic aspects of the deal."
"Barry is an outstanding practitioner. He is very strong with large committees of creditors."
"He is extremely commercial, able to handle the most complex matters and always keeps client interests at the forefront."
"Barry performs an excellent function for clients, looking after their economic interests and their reputation."
"Barry is simply the best. He is extremely wise, cool-headed in difficult situations, and always looks out for the best interest of his clients. He's a battle-hardened veteran who achieves great outcomes for his clients."
James Terry acts for an enviable client base, which includes bondholders, institutional lenders and hedge funds. He is particularly noted for his niche expertise in Nordic restructuring matters.
"James brings an exceptional level of commercial awareness and strategic thinking to his legal analysis."
"James has focused a lot on Nordic situations and has a strong following."
"James is simply brilliant. He is commercially strong with great strategic skills."
"James Terry is a go-to lawyer when navigating complex restructuring situations."
Tom Bannister regularly advises institutional and distressed investors on cross-border financial workouts and restructurings. He is also experienced in assisting clients with private placement matters.
"Tom is highly skilled at drafting and documenting on the most complex situations."
"He is very calm and in control at all times."
"Tom provided sophisticated legal guidance through an extremely complex cross-border restructuring."
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