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Provided by Adam Gallagher
Adam is a Partner in the Firm’s global restructuring group heading the London based team. He specialises in advising sponsors, corporates and their directors as well as credit funds and banks lenders plus pension funds and other stakeholders in complex international restructuring situations. He has been involved in a number of the market’s leading and award winning restructurings. Adam has also been recognised by the Institute for Turnaround as 'Legal Adviser of the Year' and named a 'leading restructuring partner' by The Lawyer's Hot 100.
Adam joined Simpson Thacher in 2021. Previously, he was with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP for over 20 years, where he became Partner in 2007.
Adam is a qualified U.S. attorney, having been admitted to the New York Bar in 2000. He qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1998. He is a member of the International Insolvency Institute, the Institute for Turnaround, R3 and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Adam contributes to various journals and conferences.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
"Adam is one of London's leading restructuring lawyers. He has extensive experience, combined with strong commercial and negotiation skills."
"Adam has always been my go-to choice for advice in complex restructuring situations. He has an ability to look round corners, anticipate issues and address them ahead of them arising."
"Adam is a very thoughtful and measured senior practitioner, you can rely on his judgement and expertise. He also provides a very high level of service."
"Adam is one of London's leading restructuring lawyers. He has extensive experience, combined with strong commercial and negotiation skills."
"Adam has always been my go-to choice for advice in complex restructuring situations. He has an ability to look round corners, anticipate issues and address them ahead of them arising."
"Adam is a very thoughtful and measured senior practitioner, you can rely on his judgement and expertise. He also provides a very high level of service."
