Distressed Debt

Market Leaders

V&E Finance lawyers have recently handled transactions in all of the active distressed-debt markets — in the U.S., throughout Western Europe (including the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France), and Japan. Using innovative, as well as traditional, debt instruments and financing techniques, we leverage our extensive experience across asset types and industries. We advise on the structuring of transactions to maximize asset value and investment return, while minimizing related funding costs and execution risks. We assist lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, and other investors, as well as companies with impaired debt at all stages, from initial strategic analysis, legal due diligence, and deal structuring through financing (or refinancing) and execution. We also advise on post-acquisition asset management and sale, joint venture structuring, securitizations, and special servicing.

Comprehensive Service & Integrated Solutions

Our Finance lawyers work closely with our Restructuring & Reorganization practice, representing clients both in and out of court, guiding them through loan workouts, exchange offers, restructuring, reorganization, and liquidation matters. Collaborating with members of our Tax, Mergers & Acquisition, Derivatives, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Regulatory, and Litigation practices, and with local counsel, we offer an integrated service to meet the specific requirements of each client.