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Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Herbert Smith Freehills possesses a strong restructuring and insolvency practice which is highly regarded for its representation of distressed debtors, particularly on deals in the energy and mining sectors. The firm also has an attractive offering on the lender side, acting on impressive instructions for high-profile financial institutions. It additionally offers strength advising on contentious insolvency matters. Its lawyers have demonstrable experience handling complex multi-jurisdictional mandates, notably concerning the European and US markets.

Strengths

"The team is always able to understand our business and look at things in the round, assisting us to achieve our commercial goals."

"They are efficient, professional and responsive."

"The team is excellent. They are available whenever you need them and work seamlessly together."

Work highlights

Herbert Smith Freehills continued to act for the former non-executive directors of Carillion in relation to director disqualification proceedings brought by the Secretary of State.