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Restructuring & Special Situations

Industry expertise, international capability and a track-record of advising on the full spectrum of issues arising from financial distress

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Financial distress, restructuring and insolvency have been on the rise in recent years due to economic challenges presented by the pandemic, rising interest rates and high inflation, and a slowdown in market activity for some sectors.

When businesses are in financial distress, considering all options is essential, as well as an understanding of all the stakeholders' interests so as to aim to optimise the commercial outcome.

Our team covers the field in terms of turnaround, restructuring, insolvency and distressed investment legal services. Whether applying creative techniques to a distressed company, working to turnaround a company in difficulty, or managing a major corporate collapse, our team has the requisite skills and experience to help optimise each client's position. We pride ourselves on being one of the few balanced restructuring practices, regularly representing clients across the capital structure on both domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency cases.

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Global network, local knowledge

Local Knowledge: We are at the forefront of the latest structures, techniques, terms and processes across Europe, Asia and Australia. In jurisdictions where Ashurst does not have a restructuring presence, we have forged strong relationships with leading expert counsel.

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A truly balanced practice

Our depth of experience advising a broad range of stakeholders, including distressed and alternative investment funds, bondholders, borrowers, directors, clearing banks, senior lenders, junior lenders, bondholders and insolvency practitioners, means we have the insights to help find commercial solutions for difficult credit problems.

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Industry approach

While our restructuring lawyers are, by virtue of their training, "sector agnostics", we can capitalise on the vast industry and sector experience the wider Ashurst network offers. Our restructuring experts thoroughly understand the workings of key industry sectors, such as real estate, oil and gas, infrastructure projects and financial services.

How we can help

  • Restructuring and special situations

    When businesses are in financial distress, considering all solutions is essential to retain value and to first avoid formal insolvency, including debt negotiation and business restructuring to achieve a better financial future.

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  • Insolvency

    Formal insolvency processes can be used where restructuring options are unavailable or have been exhausted, or as a tool to implement a restructuring.

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  • Distressed investing

    Global distressed debt opportunities are growing as inflation continues to rise in many countries across the globe.

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  • Insolvency litigation

    Insolvency litigation trends have increased as stakeholders in distressed companies become more proactive in protecting their interests, leading to more disputes over asset recovery and breach of fiduciary duties.

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    Ashurst advises international money transfer business Zepz (WorldRemit) on its US$267 million fundraise

    14 Oct 2024

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    10 Oct 2024

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    Ashurst advises Tritax EuroBox plc on £557 million takeover by Brookfield Asset Management

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    Ashurst advises Société Générale as arranger on the EUR 600 million securitisation of German auto loan receivables from BDK

    08 Oct 2024

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RSSG webinars

Six Months into 2024: What's Hot and What's Not?

On 26 June, Ashurst's restructuring experts in Europe and Asia came together to discuss the key trends that they have seen developing in their markets. Rob Child spoke with Inga West about the restructuring view across APAC, included the latest developments in Chinese real estate restructurings, Singapore’s recent clarification on directors' duties in distressed situations and how the "Lion City" is faring as an international restructuring hub. Noam Ankri and Ru-Woei Foong expressed their views about the rise of France as a centre for large capital structure restructurings and discussed which restructuring tools are typically used and whether forum shopping to the UK is a concern.

Coming soon - next webinar January 2025

Join us in January when we share with you our review of 2024 and predictions for 2025 in the restructuring and insolvency space – more details coming soon.

What do you want our next webinar topic to be or what would you like to listen to? Contact the RSSG Webinar Team with your suggestions and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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