January 12, 2021
We are pleased to present a comparative guide to restructuring procedures in the UK, US, DIFC, ADGM and UAE.
The easy-to-use comparative guide is organised by key aspects of the restructuring processes and compares and contrasts the selected restructuring regimes in each jurisdiction so that the reader can easily identify the differences.
The comparative guide will be particularly relevant for clients operating in the UAE who may be considering restructuring options in the current market conditions.
Comparative Guide to Restructuring Procedures in the UK, US, DIFC, ADGM and UAE
For further information, please contact the Gibson Dunn lawyer with whom you usually work, or the following authors, with any questions, thoughts or comments arising from this update.
Aly Kassam – Dubai (+971 (0) 4 318 4641, [email protected])
Scott J. Greenberg – New York (+1 212-351-5298, [email protected])
David M. Feldman – New York (+1 212-351-2366, [email protected])
Ben Myers – London (+44 (0) 20 7071 4277, [email protected])
Galadia Constantinou – Dubai (+971 (0) 4 318 4663, [email protected])
Ashtyn Hemendinger – New York (+1 212-351-2349, [email protected])
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