Cleary’s Luke Barefoot and Polina Lyadnova Featured in Law360’s Article “3 Countries In Focus As U.S. Cos. Seek To Restructure Abroad”
April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026
Cleary Gottlieb partners Luke Barefoot and Polina Lyadnova were extensively quoted in Law360’s article “3 Countries In Focus As U.S. Cos. Seek To Restructure Abroad.”
The article examines how U.S. companies are increasingly exploring restructuring options in the UK, Canada, and Brazil.
Luke discussed the trade-offs multinational companies face when choosing among jurisdictions, including the relative strengths and limitations of restructuring systems in Canada and Brazil. Polina addressed the flexibility and efficiency of UK restructuring tools, as well as the comparative ease of establishing jurisdiction and obtaining international recognition.
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