Restructuring/Insolvency
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Clifford Chance is a highly regarded law firm that advises both lenders and debtors on high-profile debt restructuring matters. The team has a broad practice that encompasses emergency financing, debt enforcement processes, WHOA schemes and English law schemes of arrangement. Team members also offer notable experience in contentious proceedings, including bankruptcy litigation and insolvency proceedings, often working alongside lawyers from the firm's dispute resolution practice.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance assisted a group of senior lenders with the restructuring and insolvency of Scotch & Soda.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance provides appropriate, tailored and hands-on advice in restructuring cases. The firm brings the right know-how and resources to a deal, enabling clients to make proper decisions under challenging circumstances."
"The partners at Clifford Chance are strong and have been in the market for a long time and are generally well regarded by parties."
"Clifford Chance looks for creative solutions to find a balanced solution."
"Clifford Chance provides appropriate, tailored and hands-on advice in restructuring cases. The firm brings the right know-how and resources to a deal, enabling clients to make proper decisions under challenging circumstances."
"The partners at Clifford Chance are strong and have been in the market for a long time and are generally well regarded by parties."
"Clifford Chance looks for creative solutions to find a balanced solution."
Notable Practitioners
Jelle Hofland remains a leading individual for assisting lenders with high-profile bankruptcy proceedings and emergency financing mandates. He also represents Dutch companies in restructuring mandates.
"Jelle Hofland has been in the finance market for a long time and likes difficult challenges."
Ilse van Gasteren frequently assists companies with debt restructuring mandates, including under the Dutch scheme of arrangement. She also has experience acting for lenders.
"Ilse van Gasteren is a highly capable lawyer with strong communication skills, who looks for balanced solutions."
"You are in safe hands when working with Ilse van Gasteren. She communicates in a way which is to the point."