Clifford Chance cooperates closely with the firm's global restructuring, distressed M&A and litigation practices. This cross-border expertise is called upon by banks, financiers and funds as well as numerous companies when examining the applicability of foreign restructuring tools. In early 2023, practice head Stefan Sax was appointed to German managing partner; he focuses on cross-border financial restructuring and insolvency. Counsel Martin Jawansky has experience in restructuring transactions. Cristina Weidner (financial restructuring and corporate restructuring) joined the Munich location of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in May 2023.
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- 'A team which acts as a team.'
- 'Martin Jawansky confidently and elegantly leads in financier meetings.'
- 'Stefan Sax is a very experienced lawyer. Great specialist knowledge, good responsiveness, also works on solutions in a smaller group.'
- 'Great experience and understanding of the needs of German banks in international banking/creditor groups.'
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Stefan Sax