The ‘top-quality’ team at White & Case LLP delivers ’solutions to some of the most complex restructuring issues in the market’ for creditors and debtors across EMEA, with a robust presence in emerging markets and the US. Led by the vastly experienced Christian Pilkington, the scope of the work is broad, covering all aspects of restructuring—from balance sheet reorganizations and special situations to formal insolvency proceedings. Drawing upon vast technical knowledge – including in the context of UK schemes of arrangements and restructuring plans – as well as benefiting from strong commercial instincts, Pilkington has been involved in many high-profile mandates, particularly on the corporate front, including on the closely watched Adler matter. Combining ‘strong technical capabilities’ with a ’hands on and practical approach’, Ben Davies is a popular choice among debtors, creditors and investors on complex cross-border mandates where he works collaboratively with lawyers from across international offices and practice areas. Morvyn Radlow and ‘up-and-coming partner’ Will Stoner are also key members of the team, with both also excelling at advising credit funds investing into distressed finance structures.
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- 'It is a top quality restructuring and insolvency team, with a practical and hands-on approach, working alongside clients to deliver solutions to some of the most complex restructuring issues in the market.'
- 'The practice stands out for its highly commercial approach, consistently delivering advice that is not only legally robust but also grounded in practical realities.'
- 'Ben Davies is a great all-rounder. He has strong technical capabilities combined with a hands on and practical approach to developing strategies and solutions for the most complex restructuring challenges.'
- 'Will Stoner is an up-and-coming partner with a growing expertise in cross-border restructurings.'
- 'Will Stoner is an exceptional partner, combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, down-to-earth style that builds trust and drives consensus in challenging situations.'
Key clients
- Adler Group
- Bayport Management Limited
- Ideal Standard International
- LIGHT S.A., Light Serviços de Eletricidade S.A., LIGHT ENERGIA
- Konkola Copper Mines
Work highlights
Advising Adler Group, one of Germany's largest real estate groups, on its successive financial restructuring exercises.
Representation of Bayport Management Limited in relation to its refinancing and partial corporate reorganisation.
Representation of Light S.A. – em Recuperação Judicial, a Brazilian energy generation and distribution business, in relation to the group's English scheme of arrangement which was used for the primary purpose of achieving international recognition of the company's court-supervised restructuring in Brazil.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Christian Pilkington
Other key lawyers
Ben Davies; Morvyn Radlow; Will Stoner