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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
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What the team is known for

Linklaters is a mainstay of the restructuring market, fielding a deep bench of experts acting on headline domestic and cross-border mandates. The firm's strong dispute resolution and financial regulatory offering complements the practice. Its lawyers stand out for their deft handling of insolvency assignments, claim recoveries and investigations. Linklaters also counts strategic distressed debt and equity investments among its areas of expertise.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Steinhoff and its subsidiaries on the extension and amendment of its EUR11 billion debt and related equity reorganisation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rebecca Jarvis
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Band 1

Global co-head of the firm's restructuring and insolvency team, Rebecca Jarvis has a broad practice assisting clients with reconstruction, distressed debt and recovery issues. She has a client base that includes corporates and financial institutions.

"Rebecca is a seasoned restructuring lawyer who has an outstanding work ethic. She also has the skill to bring lenders along on the journey and coordinate effectively."

"She is hugely experienced, unflappable, strong in a crisis, and provides great customer service. She is well liked by her clients, and with good reason."

"Rebecca has such a wealth of knowledge and experience. She takes complexity in her stride."

"She is extremely knowledgable and professional with the right mix of big picture and details."

"Rebecca is one of the leading restructuring advisers in the London market and a go-to partner within the firm."

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Richard Hodgson
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Band 4

Richard Hodgson is experienced in acting for clients, including both debtors and creditors, on a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters. He offers notable experience of matters involving high-street retailers, as well as complex cross-border mandates.

"Richard is particularly good at understanding the client position and thinking things through from a client perspective. He provides rounded and fully considered advice."

"He is a go-to for a lot of the insolvency practitioners."

"Richard Hodgson is a very strong lawyer. He is very practical and highly experienced."

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