Restructuring/Insolvency

Barry Russell is held in high regard for his considerable expertise in private placement matters. He has experience with an impressive client roster, frequently acting for creditor-side clients such as lenders and investors.

"Barry has the ability to break down complex and sophisticated matters. He is excellent at working with clients to think through negotiating tactics and puts his clients on the best path to recovery."

"Barry is a go-to restructuring adviser. In addition to always providing impeccable legal advice, Barry provides wisdom, clarity and force in the most difficult restructuring situations."

"Barry is one of the best lawyers in the UK market. He is highly responsive to clients and is highly diligent."

James Terry is co-head of the financial restructuring department and regularly acts for an enviable client base, which includes bondholders, institutional lenders and hedge funds. He is particularly noted for his niche expertise in cross-jurisdictional restructuring matters.

"James Terry operates at the highest level. He is a lawyer you want on your side of the table in difficult negotiations."

"James is very strong commercially and is reassuringly calm in front of clients."

"James is extremely commercial and very strategic, and is particularly strong in complex, multi-layered restructuring situations."

Emma Simmonds acts for creditors including bondholders on challenging cross-border mandates. She specialises in matters regarding private placements and distressed bond restructurings.

"Emma Simmonds is able to bring parties together in a way that is important in a deal. She leads clients through the restructuring and maximises value."

"Emma always provides excellent restructuring advice and is a pleasure to work with."

"Emma has unparalleled expertise in US restructuring matters. She is pragmatic, smart, experienced, thoughtful, clear and succinct. She is a pleasure to work with and her responsiveness is unmatched."

Tom Bannister has an active restructuring and insolvency practice that sees him regularly advise institutional and distressed investors on cross-border financial workouts and restructurings. He is also experienced in assisting clients with private placement matters.

"Tom always provides superb restructuring advice in the most difficult and complex situations."

"Tom Bannister is a great restructuring attorney. He is exceptionally helpful and insightful."

Jacqueline Ingram is a go-to for creditors and she regularly represents them in sophisticated debt restructurings. She also acts on the company side and has experience handling Chapter 11 bankruptcies.

"Jacqueline is always friendly, exceptionally bright and has a full understanding of the subject matter. She understands the way the other side could manoeuvre and is a pleasure to work with."

"Jacqueline is very bright, smart and able to look creatively at capital structures."

"Jacqueline is incredibly reliable and experienced."