Norton Rose Fulbright advises on complex, value-intensive restructurings that span multiple jurisdictions. The group is particularly strong in matters involving parallel WHOA and UK Scheme of Arrangement processes. Its work also extends across formal insolvency proceedings, distressed M&A transactions and major bankruptcy litigation, often acting for listed companies and financial institutions. Practice head Omar Salah regularly handles high-profile restructuring mandates across sectors including shipping and energy. Marjolein Pichel pairs expertise in project finance and restructuring and insolvency matters, with a strong focus on project entities in distress.
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Testimonials
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- ‘High quality advice, coverage of multiple key jurisdictions, experienced team with appropriate staffing on critical deals / in critical situations.'
- ‘Omar Salah is pro-active, very knowledgeable and a quick thinker. He is able to deal with tense multistakeholder situations and reduce complex matters to key points to keep focus on working towards a solution.'
- ‘Broad team with excellent collaboration.’
- ‘Exceptionally committed.’
- ‘Their support on restructuring matters, including WHOA proceedings and insolvency-related issues, has been particularly valuable.'
- 'The group is diverse, responsive, and works efficiently across disciplines. They offer a dependable service with a strong commercial understanding.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- AIG
- ASR
- Banco Santander S.A.
- Bank of America, N.A.
- BNP Paribas
- British Petroleum
- Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten
- Danish Ship Finance
- DNB Bank ASA
- DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd.
- GFG Alliance
Work highlights
Advised and assisted the bridge facility lenders in the €5.6bn restructuring of BayWa AG and Cefetra Group.
Advised and assisted the lenders in the restructuring of listed company Ebusco.
Advised and assisted one of the key creditors in the restructuring as well as the UK Restructuring Plan of the of Petrofac, a company listed in the UK.
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Practice head
Omar Salah
Other key lawyers
Marjolein Pichel