Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a leading international firm with a notable restructuring practice. The London-based team works with creditors and debtors on cross-border work.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb advised Goldman Sachs, as creditor, on the restructuring of Atento Group.
Strengths
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"They have great visibility of what is going on in the market and have great partners who ensure their advice and suggested solutions are always commercially oriented."
"They are experts in the cross-jurisdictional, emerging market space. They're very responsive, helpful, proactive and commercially minded."
"Cleary Gottlieb has a strong roster of partners. All their partners are of excellent calibre."
"I appreciate that they balance offering bold and aggressive solutions with what can be practically achieved given certain circumstances and the stakeholders involved."
"They have great visibility of what is going on in the market and have great partners who ensure their advice and suggested solutions are always commercially oriented."
"They are experts in the cross-jurisdictional, emerging market space. They're very responsive, helpful, proactive and commercially minded."
"Cleary Gottlieb has a strong roster of partners. All their partners are of excellent calibre."
"I appreciate that they balance offering bold and aggressive solutions with what can be practically achieved given certain circumstances and the stakeholders involved."
Notable Practitioners
Solomon Noh is frequently instructed by creditor-side clients to assist with complex cross-border restructurings. His clients include bondholders, hedge funds and other traditional bank lenders.
"Solomon is one of the most respected advisers in the market and has a strong reputation that is well deserved."
"Solomon is extremely knowledgeable, patient and generous with his time."
"Solomon is an impressive senior corporate lawyer. He has a rare combination of technical thoroughness, sophistication, creativity, commercial awareness, communication skills and interpersonal skills."
Alastair Goldrein advises creditor and sponsor clients on international corporate restructuring and insolvency matters. He is particularly noted for his expertise in matters related to Ukraine.
"Alastair is a great professional who is extremely sophisticated in restructuring and insolvency. He is capable of delivering his advice on complex matters in a clear and simple way."
"Alastair is an excellent partner who is extremely attentive and very knowledgeable.In addition to his legal knowledge, he has a strong network that he is able to leverage."
"Alastair is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers for Ukraine-related matters."
Polina Lyadnova works with borrowers, lenders and bondholders on financial restructurings. Her client base includes well-known asset managers.
"Polina is very knowledgeable, experienced and skilled in analysing complex matters."
"Polina gives highly thorough and effective advice. She is fantastic, knows the markets and makes it easy for clients."
"Polina is responsive, commercial and client-oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
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