Restructuring/Insolvency
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is a well-respected international law firm whose team has a focus on complex restructuring and insolvency cases. Noted for its advice on cross-border restructurings, the law firm often acts for lenders and guarantors, as well as representing debtors from a number of industries. It regularly assists with contingency plans and financing agreements. The team is experienced in litigation regarding claim validation disputes. Team members are also noted for advising on the acquisition, restructuring and subsequent liquidation of distressed companies by investors. The team collaborates closely with the firm's offices in other jurisdictions on cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised HES International and former directors of its subsidiary HES Hartel Tank Terminal (HHTT) on HHTT's bankruptcy proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Freshfields provide fast, pragmatic and strategically sensible guidance and advice."
"Freshfields is very keen to do well and therefore is proactive in ensuring the client is fully satisfied."
"Freshfields ensures it maintains a great working relationship even when the situation is high-pressure. It's nice to speak to them."
"The team at Freshfields provide fast, pragmatic and strategically sensible guidance and advice."
"Freshfields is very keen to do well and therefore is proactive in ensuring the client is fully satisfied."
"Freshfields ensures it maintains a great working relationship even when the situation is high-pressure. It's nice to speak to them."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Broeders has experience assisting clients with WHOA proceedings. He also acts on distressed M&A transactions. He acts for both creditors and debtors on refinancing matters.
"Michael Broeders is sophisticated, talented and skilled in this field. He can talk to various parties and try to align them, which is essential."
"It is a pleasure to work with Michael Broeders. He is very responsive, experienced and a team player."