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Willkie represents a range of stakeholders on both the creditor and debtor sides of complex restructurings and recapitalisations. Its lawyers are able to act across sectors such as energy, telecommunications and manufacturing. The firm's strong European and US presence makes it a go-to for deals involving cross-border or Chapter 11 elements.
Work Highlights
- Willkie represented the ad hoc committee of lenders of Steinhoff Europe in relation to Steinhoff's EUR8 billion restructuring.
Strengths
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"The team at Willkie are extremely diligent and easy to work with.They are good at translating technical detail into commercial points."
"Willkie's team provides top-tier restructuring advice to help clients think through alternatives. They have skills and breadth of experience across restructuring and insolvency."
"The team at Willkie are extremely diligent and easy to work with.They are good at translating technical detail into commercial points."
"Willkie's team provides top-tier restructuring advice to help clients think through alternatives. They have skills and breadth of experience across restructuring and insolvency."
Notable Practitioners
Co-chair of the European restructuring group at Willkie, Graham Lane has considerable expertise in advising on complex cross-border restructurings. He regularly advises distressed investors and hedge funds in addition to private equity investors and insolvency practitioners, among other clients.
"Graham Lane is highly responsive, commercial and provides clear commercial advice. He has an excellent professional network which helps with connecting stakeholders and moving a transaction along."
"Graham is approachable and has a nice manner when dealing with difficult issues."
"Graham is very personable - he's a great relationship builder with exceptional technical skills."
Simon Baskerville is co-chair of the European restructuring group and regularly represents both creditors and debtors in a range of restructuring and insolvency matters. Baskerville is noted for his expertise in cross-jurisdictional restructurings.
"Simon is pragmatic, clear in his advice, down to earth and easy to understand. He is an excellent technical lawyer who provides pragmatic and practical advice."
"Simon's knowledge and command of his subject is incredibly impressive. Simon is a real asset to any restructuring situation."
"Simon is practical, responsive and very knowledgeable. He makes things happen and is excellent with clients and all stakeholders."
Edward Downer is a go-to junior partner for investors, corporates and funds either investing or involved in a distressed situation. He also acts for a wide client base, including insolvency practitioners, in cross-border restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
"Ed is highly intelligent and always provides sophisticated commercial advice. He is a go-to adviser, particularly with complex legal issues that require urgent commercial advice."
"Edward is a great commercial strategist when it comes to insolvency and restructuring matters."
"Edward is responsive and approachable."