Linklaters today announces the election of Chris Howard, a leading banking lawyer, as a partner in London.
Chris specialises in domestic and international leveraged financings and financial restructurings, and is a leading individual in the creditor-facing debt restructuring sector.
He joins the firm from Freshfields where he is a partner.
Robert Elliott, global head of banking, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Chris to the firm. With his track record in leading major transactions for some of the world’s biggest investment and commercial banks, on both the restructuring and new money side, he will be a tremendous asset to the banking practice and to our clients."
Tony Bugg, global head of restructuring & insolvency, said:
"Chris’s appointment will help us to take advantage of the anticipated increase in demand for financial restructuring over the next few years, as we continue to advise clients on addressing troubled asset portfolios and restructuring distressed debt."
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