Restructuring/Insolvency
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a burgeoning reputation in the London restructuring and insolvency market. With strong roots in the US market, the team is often instructed by private equity clients on high-value, cross-border restructurings and distressed refinancings. The team also acts for insolvency practitioners and corporates on administrations and liquidations.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised KKR on the restructuring of the Telepizza group.
Strengths
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"The team at this law firm are creative, hungry and highly commercial. They are consistently at the leading edge of transactions and are responsive but don't miss any of the key details."
"Simpson Thacher's team give clear categorical advice both at an individual level and to the board. They can access all the necessary skills in-house and are always available when required."
"Their service ethic is strong, and the team work well on short notice and across time zones. The team has always been a very useful sounding board on commercial and legal matters."
"The team at this law firm are creative, hungry and highly commercial. They are consistently at the leading edge of transactions and are responsive but don't miss any of the key details."
"Simpson Thacher's team give clear categorical advice both at an individual level and to the board. They can access all the necessary skills in-house and are always available when required."
"Their service ethic is strong, and the team work well on short notice and across time zones. The team has always been a very useful sounding board on commercial and legal matters."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Gallagher is head of the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett London practice. He is well versed in complex multi-jurisdictional restructuring matters, with experience acting for debtors and insolvency practitioners on administrations. He is also well positioned to act on high-profile mandates.
"Adam is commercial, good at stakeholder management and able to shape discussions well."
"Adam is a very strong lawyer who brings substantial experience and creativity to devising solutions."
"Adam is a go-to adviser in the restructuring space."
James Watson is a partner at Simpson Thacher who is highlighted for his expertise in complex restructurings and formal insolvencies. His experience includes both domestic and cross-border mandates.
"James is expert at English law restructuring matters. He is both into the nitty-gritty and all over the strategic, wider commercial issues."
"James is a very experienced restructuring lawyer with a strong level of commercial awareness."
"James is an extremely strong and creative lawyer who is always available, with excellent execution skills."
Toby Smyth has a growing reputation in the restructuring space. He regularly advises investors on cross-border matters.
"Toby is a rising star in the industry."
"Toby is a standout performer on his team who is fully aligned with delivering the best outcomes for his clients."
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