Milbank cooperates closely with the credit and capital markets practices and demonstrates particular expertise in (cross-border) financial in and out-of court restructuring; this offering is regularly drawn on by creditors, including banks, as well as distressed debt investors, debtors, shareholders and sponsors. These competencies correspond with the focus of both practice leaders, Mathias Eisen and Marlene Ruf, who regularly advise on distressed M&A, StaRUG-related proceedings and debt equity swaps. Ruf joined the practice in April 2024 from Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Marlene Ruf
Practice head
Mathias Eisen; Marlene Ruf
Other key lawyers
Barbara Mayer-Trautmann