The Law and Practice of Restructuring in the UK and US

The Law and Practice of Restructuring in the UK and US is a practical guide to the restructuring of corporate debt and associated restructuring issues such as employees and pensions, from the perspective of both UK and New York law, the dominant systems of law in the world commercial and financial markets.

At a time when many companies are looking at renegotiating and restructuring their debt agreements, this book provides a timely analysis of current techniques and likely developments in the field of corporate restructuring.

An expert contributor team from both the US and UK combine their practical experience to cover all aspects of corporate restructuring.

With coverage of techniques available to both stressed and distressed companies, as well as looking at specialist markets and key stakeholders, The Law and Practice of Restructuring in the UK and US is an invaluable guide for banking, finance and insolvency practitioners and their clients, both financial institutions and companies looking to restructure debt, as well as global accountancy firms and law and business schools worldwide.

Chris Mallon is a Partner and the Co-Head of the Corporate Restructuring Department in Europe at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP. He is a contributor to Collier on Bankruptcy 15e (LexisNexis looseleaf) and speaks regularly on restructuring issues in Europe and the US.

Shai Waisman is a Partner in the Business Finance and Restructuring team at Weil Gotshal & Manges in New York. He regularly contributes articles to various US bankruptcy bulletins and reviews. Mr. Waisman's practice incorporates crisis management, complex multi-national restructurings and acquiring troubled companies.