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No Worse Off
Restructuring can be complex – but it doesn’t have to be confusing. No Worse Off delivers clear legal and commercial insights, along with practical tips to help businesses manage change, mitigate risk, and find opportunities in challenging times.
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The Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn the sanction of Petrofac’s restructuring plans marked a pivotal moment in restructuring law, with significant implications for how future restructurings will be approached in practice.

In the latest episode of our "No Worse Off" podcast series, restructuring team members Lindsay Hingston, Craig Montgomery and Caroline Platt, unpack this landmark decision, providing insights on out-of-the-money creditors, fair allocation of benefits, evidential requirements and the paramount role of robust negotiations.

Stay tuned for more insights into the world of restructuring and thank you for listening to "No Worse Off".

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Published
Jul 21, 2025
Duration
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In our latest podcast episode of "No Worse Off," Freshfields partners Lindsay Hingston, Ken Baird, and Emma Gateaud, along with senior associate Emilio Salice, come together for an in-depth discussion as the Restructuring Plan (RP) turns five.

Drawing on their extensive experience, our speakers share valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of restructuring plans. They delve into the powerful cross-class cram down mechanism, the evolving use of new debt as a cramming class, and a realistic assessment of the rising litigation risk in contentious RP proceedings.

Stay tuned for more insights into the world of restructuring in 2025, and thank you for listening to "No Worse Off".

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Jul 2, 2025
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