Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
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Chambers Review
White & Case possesses an accomplished team that continues to attract instructions on high-profile cross-border matters. The financial restructuring and insolvency group works closely with complementary departments within the firm to advise debtor-side clients in the oil and gas, mining and telecoms sectors, in addition to acting for financial institutions and funds. Its lawyers enjoy a strong reputation for their work in the emerging markets, with particular strength advising clients in the Middle East and Africa. The firm offers enviable transatlantic strength working closely with its US counterparts.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Nostrum on its restructuring, involving USD1.1 billion in principle unsecured notes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"With White & Case you very much feel like they are sitting by your side, that they match and add to your commercial awareness, and that they are as committed as you to achieving your goal."
"Both partners and juniors have a good depth of knowledge and the team provides individuals at the right levels to ensure quality advice but also good value for money."
"The team is very responsive and have a clear focus on high standards of delivery."
"With White & Case you very much feel like they are sitting by your side, that they match and add to your commercial awareness, and that they are as committed as you to achieving your goal."
"Both partners and juniors have a good depth of knowledge and the team provides individuals at the right levels to ensure quality advice but also good value for money."
"The team is very responsive and have a clear focus on high standards of delivery."
Notable Practitioners
Head of financial restructuring and insolvency in EMEA, Christian Pilkington has a broad restructuring and insolvency practice with expertise in cross-border matters. He acts for clients across the space, counting leading lenders and corporates among his impressive client roster.
"Christian is highly experienced, well connected and is also highly regarded as an authority by his peers."
"Christian is very calm, methodical and knows his subject matter inside-out. He is technically the best in the market for what he does."
"He is commercial, experienced and creative."