Paul, Weiss Continues Restructuring Expansion in London

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Nick Charlwood will join the firm in London as a partner in the Restructuring Department. Charlwood’s practice focuses on complex, cross-border debt restructurings, insolvencies and special situations financings.

“Nick is a highly regarded and experienced restructuring lawyer, and we are thrilled to have him join our firm,” said Paul, Weiss Chairman Brad S. Karp. “His experience handling the most high-value and complex restructuring matters makes him an excellent addition, and we look forward to the innovative solutions he will bring to our clients’ most critical challenges across Europe.”

“Nick is a key hire for our rapidly growing restructuring group in London, driven by the increasing demand for our services in the market,” said Neel Sachdev, global co-chair of Finance and Capital Markets and co-head of the London office. “With Liz Osborne joining last year to lead our European restructuring efforts and the recent announcement that Richard Hornshaw will lead European disputes, Nick’s addition further strengthens a team equipped to handle the most complex cross-border restructuring matters.”

“Nick is a fantastic addition to our restructuring group in London, where he will play a vital role in expanding our capabilities across Europe,” said Liz Osborne, head of European Restructuring. “He has a deep understanding of both the technical and commercial aspects of restructurings, and extensive cross-border and cross-sector experience. His strategic and analytical approach will be instrumental in strengthening our practice and delivering exceptional results for our clients.”

Charlwood advises a wide range of clients, including par and secondary investors, creditor committees, debtors, financial sponsors and insolvency practitioners, on restructuring processes involving schemes of arrangement, restructuring plans, company voluntary arrangements, administrations and other insolvency procedures. He has been recognized by The Legal 500 UK and was twice named a Rising Star by IFLR in its Europe Awards.

Charlwood earned his B.A. and MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and his LL.B. from the College of Law, London. He is admitted to practice in England and Wales.

The Paul, Weiss Restructuring Department advises clients on the full range of restructuring matters, including engagements with debtors, official and unofficial committees of creditors, ad hoc lender groups, secured and unsecured creditors and equity sponsors in chapter 11 and European restructuring cases, corporate reorganizations and workouts, and transactions involving financially distressed companies.