Linklaters expands restructuring practice with Daniel Arends

Linklaters has strengthened its German Restructuring & Insolvency practice with the appointment of Daniel Arends, effective 1 November. Based in Frankfurt, he joins as Counsel and brings extensive experience advising on restructuring and insolvency matters.

Daniel Arends advises companies, financial institutions and investors on restructurings and refinancings both in and outside court proceedings. In particular, his practice focuses on complex financing structures in national and international contexts, as well as on distressed M&A.

Riaz Janjuah, Partner, Restructuring & Insolvency: 

“With Daniel Arends, we are gaining an experienced restructuring expert with deep expertise in complex financing structures, distressed M&A and insolvency proceedings. His experience complements our team and further strengthens our capabilities in complex domestic and cross-border restructurings. We very much look forward to working with him.”

Daniel Arends, Counsel, Restructuring & Insolvency: 

“I am looking forward to working with the team to further expand our German restructuring practice. I am keen to contribute my broad experience to Linklaters’ cross-practice and international collaboration and to offer our clients comprehensive advice on complex restructurings.”

Prior to joining Linklaters, Arends was Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright and a partner at Brinkmann & Partner, focusing on restructuring and insolvency matters. He also worked briefly as a Managing Associate at Linklaters in 2020.