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Liability Management and Special Situations

Encompassed within our Capital Structure Solutions Practice, Simpson Thacher’s Liability Management and Special Situations team advises companies, sponsors, investors, creditors and other capital providers on structuring and implementing capital solutions for companies facing a range of financial and business challenges.

“We have always found them to be professional and extremely responsive and creative in finding solutions for any legal issues we engage them to handle.”
Chambers USA (quoting a client)

Driven by the strength of our market-leading teams that operate across the full credit lifecycle and combining our legal acumen with commercial insight, the Firm delivers tailored, value-enhancing solutions. We work hand-in-hand with our clients on evaluating their challenges and needs, coordinating and negotiating with other key parties, and guiding the situation to an optimal, commercial and supportable outcome.

Our deep understanding of all layers of the capital structure enables us to craft innovative, creative structures ranging across the liability management spectrum. We recognize that each transaction presents specific challenges and opportunities, and we tailor our approach and offerings to align with the goals and needs of our clients.

The Firm’s strong relationships with corporates, private equity sponsors, private capital providers, funds, banks and other financial parties uniquely positions us to provide clients with a 360-degree perspective in any situation. Our teams across the US, Europe and Asia work seamlessly to drive transactions to ensure our clients achieve their business objectives while navigating time-sensitive, high-stakes environments.

“It is a thoughtful and practical group that is well-suited to highly complex and sophisticated bet-the-company matters.”
Chambers USA (quoting a client)
Transaction Structures Include:
  • Bridge Fundings
  • Debt-for-Control
  • DIP and Exit Financings
  • Distressed M&A
  • Liability Management and Deleveraging Transactions
  • Mezzanine Financings
  • Preferred and Equity-Linked Instruments
  • Secured Loan and Bond Investments

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