Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 2
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The firm has impressive offerings across the UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Germany, as well as a strong offering in CEE and Italy. The lawyers advise on the full spectrum of matters, with extensive expertise in insolvency-related litigation and distressed M&A, as well as Chapter 11 reorganisations. The firm boasts a particularly strong creditor-side practice and is a popular choice among banks. It also houses notable debtor-side capabilities and has expertise in enforcement plans. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Sigrid Jansen in Amsterdam and Katrina Buckley in London head the firm's global restructuring group.
Strengths
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"They have a wide number of experts and are also able to use the help of lawyers from other departments and offices to assist with complex issues that cross over into other area of law or jurisdictions."
"Their high level of specialisation is their strongest skill and therefore they are especially suitable for complex and sophisticated matters."
"They have a wide number of experts and are also able to use the help of lawyers from other departments and offices to assist with complex issues that cross over into other area of law or jurisdictions."
"Their high level of specialisation is their strongest skill and therefore they are especially suitable for complex and sophisticated matters."