White & Case LLP is prolific in advising on distressed M&A and asset transfers, having advised creditors such as Deutsche Bank on post-bankruptcy acquisitions as well as acting for individual and corporate creditors in post-insolvency asset recovery proceedings. The team, which is active across Belgium and Luxembourg and frequently collaborates with the firm’s global network to advise on cross-border matters, also represents its debtor clients in high-profile restructurings and disputes arising out of financial distress. Practice head Thierry Bosly is a key contact for distressed asset purchases, while Alexandre Hublet is highly recommended for her commercial litigation experience.

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Key clients

  • Deutsche Bank
  • Orpea

Work highlights

  • Advised Deutsche Bank on the post-bankruptcy acquisition on the secondary market of claims on the estate of former Belgian airline company, Sabena, which is now in bankruptcy.
  • Advised the ORPEA Group on all issues in the context of its financial restructuring.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thierry Bosly

Other key lawyers

Alexandre Hublet, Elien Claeys