Profile
Position
Bruce Bell, EMEA Chair of the Restructuring & Special Situations Practice, advises a range of stakeholders on lending, restructuring, and insolvency matters, including borrowers/debtors, sponsors/equity holders, and lenders/creditors.
He has been one of the leading practitioners of English law creditor schemes of arrangement in recent years, both for restructuring troubled businesses and for providing consumer compensation in retail financial services.
He focuses particularly on cross-border debt restructurings, and has been involved in many of the most high-profile restructurings in Europe since the global financial crisis.
In 2010, Bruce was seconded to BP as treasury counsel to assist with the financial consequences of the Deepwater Horizon incident. In 2001, he was seconded to Barclays Capital to work in the bank’s leveraged finance team. His knowledge of debt documentation and debt capital structures combined with his exposure to crisis management and restructuring situations in large publicly listed corporates, makes him a versatile and experienced practitioner and someone who has a reputation for solving some of the most difficult problems for clients.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'At every stage of a restructuring, they are always one step ahead and can navigate the most complex deals in the market.' 'Bruce Bell and James Chesterman are highly knowledgeable, easily approachable and bring unique perspectives to the table.' 'Yen Sum possesses a unique talent for navigating complex restructurings and delivering unparalleled results. One of her most impressive attributes is her ability to bring lenders together.' 'Yen Sum's approach is both strategic and empathetic, ensuring that all parties feel heard and aligned toward a common goal.'
Key clients
- AFE S.A. Alcentra Apera Asset Management Goldman Sachs Intermediate Capital Group Labro Investments Onex Partners PlusServer Group Small World Vertical Aerospace