Global law firm Freshfields announced that Amit Trehan has joined the firm as a restructuring Partner in its New York office, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in restructuring and distressed situations, particularly in liability management transactions and cross-border matters. Amit assumes the role of Co-head of U.S. Financial Restructuring alongside Mark Liscio.
Amit has over 20 years of restructuring experience and his practice focuses on advising financial institutions, private credit and corporate clients on complex restructuring matters across a broad range of industries and financial products. Amit has been actively involved in numerous liability management transactions over his career.
U.S. Managing Partner Sarah Solum stated, “Amit brings a unique combination of legal expertise and business principal experience that is invaluable in today’s complex restructuring landscape. His track record of managing high-profile distressed situations and his deep relationships with financial institutions and private credit clients align perfectly with our strategic priorities in this space.”
Ken Baird, global head of the firm’s Restructuring & Insolvency practice, added, “Amit’s appointment reflects our commitment to sustaining and growing our market leading restructuring practice that serves global and U.S.-based clients across the full spectrum of distressed situations. His extensive experience working on both the legal and business sides of complex restructurings and liability management transactions brings a strategic perspective that our clients increasingly need as they navigate challenging market conditions.”
Amit commented, “Freshfields offers the global platform and cross disciplinary expertise that today’s restructuring matters demand. The firm’s strength in cross-border work and its integrated approach to serving clients align perfectly with the increasingly complex and international nature of restructuring work. I am excited to work alongside this fantastic team to deliver sophisticated solutions on some of the most challenging matters our clients will face.”
