Recognition
Latham Named Debtor-Side Law Firm of the Year by Global Restructuring Review
November 26, 2024
Global Restructuring Review
Firm earns top recognition for handling complex and precedent-setting restructurings in multiple global jurisdictions.
Latham & Watkins won Global Restructuring Review’s Debtor-side Law Firm of the Year award for its market-leading work representing several clients. Examples of Latham's standout debtor-side transactions include:
- Farfetch’s recapitalization and sale to Surpique Acquisition Limited, an entity ultimately owned by Coupang, Inc., and funds managed and/or advised by Greenoaks Capital Partners LLC
- Hong Kong Airlines’ US$6.2 billion debt restructuring via parallel Hong Kong scheme and English restructuring plan processes
- Pharmaceutical group Mallinckrodt’s Chapter 11 restructuring and Irish examinership processes that allowed it to cut US$1 billion of obligations
Latham’s globally market-leading restructuring practice, regularly earns legal industry awards, including Law360’s 2024 Restructuring MVP for George Davis.