‘Conversant with products and debt structures right the way through the capital structure’, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP’s restructuring practice has gained most traction for private funds clients either where they were involved in the original finance which has become stressed or in the context of hybrid capital solutions to realise value in distressed scenarios. ‘Smooth operator’ Bevis Metcalfe is the principal contact for this work and is noted for his ’incredible technical and strategic skill’. Metcalfe co-heads the team alongside Gregory Petrick, who splits his time between London and New York.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is conversant with products and debt structures right the way through the capital structure. And their execution and client focussed approach is unwavering.’
  • ‘Bevis Metcalfe. A smooth deal operator with incredible technical and strategic skill. Clients are very safe in his hands.’

  • 'Bevis Metcalfe is one of, if not the, best restructuring partner(s) in London.'

  • 'Bevis Metcalfe instinctively understands both our stated aims, but also what is driving those - and works to deliver in line with what we really need doing.'

  • 'Bevis Metcalfe has become our go-to guy for anything that's gone wrong. Would recommend him to anybody.'

  • 'Bevis is an experienced and intellectually curious lawyer. He reads up on case law and points out latest innovations on what we should be aware of when looking at distressed/stressed situations.'

Key clients

  • Kroll Advisory Limited

Work highlights

Acted for Kroll Advisory Limited as the administrators of the MVision Group.

Practice head

Gregory Petrick; Bevis Metcalfe

Other key lawyers

John Lambillion