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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)
4
Band 4
What the Team is Known For

Goodwin's restructuring and insolvency team regularly works with leading asset managers and insolvency practitioners on cross-border work. The team is able to draw on the firm's US presence to advise international clients and act in Chapter 11 and 15 proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin acted for the independent directors of the Telegraph Media Group during a sale process that saw the newspaper business sold to RedBird IMI.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Thomas
4
Simon Thomas
4
Band 4

Simon Thomas co-heads the financial restructuring practice at Goodwin and has notable expertise in the tech sector, as well as retail and real estate. He ably assists a range of clients with restructurings, transactions and recapitalisations.

"Simon is a commercial and collaborative lawyer who delivers good outcomes for clients."

"Simon's service level is exceptional, and he provides fair and reasonable advice in awareness of the budget."

"Simon not only manages to provide excellent legal advice but also helps to drive commercial solutions."

Geoff O'Dea
5
Geoff O'Dea
5
Band 5

Co-head of the practice at Goodwin, Geoff O'Dea is an experienced practitioner in the London market able to act for a wide range of clients. He regularly acts for both corporates and lenders on complex restructuring and distressed transactional mandates.

"Geoff is hugely experienced and very smart. He understands issues quickly and sees ways through problems."

"Geoff is highly experienced, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He has a very commercial mindset."

"Geoff is a talented and collaborative lawyer. He is a trusted and authoritative adviser."

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Simon Thomas
4
Simon Thomas
4
Band 4
Geoff O'Dea
5
Geoff O'Dea
5
Band 5