Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The arrival of the ‘outstanding’ Bevis Metcalfe from Baker McKenzie in April 2022 has galvanised Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP’s hitherto inconspicuous restructuring offering, with Metcalfe busily developing the firm’s creditor/investor-focused offering. Metcalfe, who ‘really understands the art of the deal’, has been particularly effective advising funds on distressed and special situations transactions.
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‘Bevis Metcalfe is hands-on and is always across the detail of a transaction but can see the bigger picture in terms of his clients’ commercial objectives. Bevis can be a tough negotiator when required but really understands the art of the deal.’
'Bevis Metcalfe is a knowledgeable lawyer who really loves his job. His experience especially on South African situations from a European perspective is bar none.'
'Bevis Metcalfe is outstanding.'
'Excellent skill set in the team with real partner involvement.'
'Bevis Metcalfe provides excellent advice and is accessible and pragmatic.'
- The Cadwalader team provided a very high level of counsel and service. They were responsive, always available to answer questions, and really helped drive to a great outcome. They not only excelled at the legal execution, but provided true advice and guidance, which is not always the case with other firms.'
Key clients
- Hanover Investors
- Goldman Sachs
- Wilmington Trust
- Bridgepoint Credit
- North Wall Capital
- Kroll Advisory Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Hanover in a dispute with a publicly listed investment company regarding the recovery of our client’s credit investment. Currently acting for the administrators of the company after the firm successfully obtained an administration order in Court in relation to the company.
- Advising Wilmington Trust London Limited and Wilmington Trust, N.A., in relation to the Atento Group.
- Advised Bridgepoint Credit in its PIK facility to the Enhesa Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bevis Metcalfe