A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman is particularly impressive in insolvency and restructuring work, with a large dispute resolution team allowing it to handle cross-border restructuring cases for both debtors and creditors. The team provides specialist employment support for restructuring mandates, disposals arising out of bankruptcy proceedings, and debt restructuring. Spearheading the practice are Thales Mertens, an experienced bankruptcy litigator, and Filip Tanghe, who acts for creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency situations, including out-of-court restructuring across energy, automotive, and retail industries. Yves Van Pul focuses on bank-side lending, while Bart De Bock supplements expertise in insolvency and restructuring with strengths in insurance and construction-related work. Matthias Purnal advises clients on debt restructuring, refinancing, and distressed transactions. Another key name is Julien Hislaire.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A&O Sherman are true references for both lender and company side work, and are a true pleasure to work side by side with through their highly pragmatic yet technically strong knowledge base.’
- ‘Bart De Bock is highly reputable in the market. He is well known by all major stakeholders and inspires confidence in his clients. He is able to work seamlessly with other advisors on highly complex situations, particularly in an international setting.’
Key clients
- KBC
Work highlights
Represented the lenders in the bankruptcy of the Van Hool group.