Restructuring/Insolvency
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7615 3000Chambers Review
Milbank has a highly respected practice advising across a broad array of restructuring and insolvency work. Its lawyers offer specialist expertise in distressed M&A, special situations, direct lending and distressed investing, counting an enviable list of corporates, lenders and funds among its clients. The team boasts strong international capability, regularly advising on UK, US and European matters. Milbank is known for the strength of its integrated service with its US offices.
Work Highlights
- Milbank advised the coordinating committee of lenders to Schur Flexibles Group (now Adapa Group) on its debt-for-equity restructuring, new money financing and the consensual transfer of equity.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very diligent in its approach to complicated situations and tends to think through the various legal implications of differing commercial scenarios in great detail."
"They are always thoughtful and fast to respond."
"Milbank has a great team with strong capabilities. It is highly technical and is great at negotiations."
"The team is very diligent in its approach to complicated situations and tends to think through the various legal implications of differing commercial scenarios in great detail."
"They are always thoughtful and fast to respond."
"Milbank has a great team with strong capabilities. It is highly technical and is great at negotiations."
Notable Practitioners
Practice group co-head Yushan Ng is regularly called upon to advise on an array of high-profile cross-border and domestic restructurings and insolvencies, in addition to distressed and special situations. He is vastly experienced in acting for both debtor and creditor clients.
"Yushan is a superstar and really good for difficult situations. He clearly can dissect complex situations and find a commercially feasible outcome."
"Yushan is a go-to lawyer for creative restructuring solutions."
"Yushan is creative and commercial."