Adam Gallagher
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Restructuring/Insolvency
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About
Provided by Adam Gallagher
Practice Areas
Adam is a Partner in the Firm’s global restructuring group heading the London based team. He specialises in advising debtors, creditors and other stakeholders in complex restructuring matters. He has been involved in a number of award winning restructurings. Adam was recognised by the Institute for Turnaround as 'Legal Adviser of the Year' in 2008 and in 2013 was named a 'leading restructuring partner' by The Lawyer's Hot 100.
Career
Adam joined Simpson Thacher in 2021. Previously, he was with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, where he became Partner in 2007.
Professional Memberships
Adam is a qualified U.S. attorney, having been admitted to the New York Bar in 2000 and 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.
Publications
Adam contributes to various journals and conferences.
Chambers Review
UK
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
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