Sabine Vorwerk
LinklatersLinklaters‘ restructuring and insolvency practice demonstrates expertise in financial and operational restructuring as well as reorganisation and regularly advises on carve-outs and StaRUG-related proceedings. In addition to creditors, the team increasingly advises shareholders and companies from various sectors, most recently banks, energy companies, automotive manufacturers and real estate companies. Ever since former co-head Sven Schelo (restructuring of banks and financial institutions) moved to DLA Piper in June 2024, Sabine Vorwerk has acted as sole practice head; she advises creditors on crisis and insolvency matters as well as restructuring, including distressed M&A. Riaz Janjuah joined the team from White & Case LLP in September 2024, he is experienced in the shipping industry.
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- 'The team thinks and works far-sightedly and comprehensively beyond the specific problem presented and anticipates the overall interests of the client.'
Work highlights
- Advising the majority shareholder Morgan Stanley Infrastructures on the restructuring of Tele Columbus AG, including an extension of the existing financing of €1.1 billion under an English scheme of arrangements in conjunction with a provision of new equity of €300 million.
- Advising OQ SAOC in connection with a debt restructuring, an original B2 loan facility and a revolving credit facility.
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