Adam Plainer joins DLA Piper's Global Restructuring Practice

DLA Piper today announces the appointment of Adam Plainer as partner in its Global Restructuring Practice (part of DLA Piper's International Finance practice group).

Effective January 2025, Adam will be based in the firm's London office, and brings a wealth of experience supporting a range of companies on their restructuring matters, including Credit and Private Equity funds, government bodies, and organisations in the Construction and Energy sectors.

At DLA Piper, Adam will continue to focus on developing the firm's global restructuring strategy, with a particular- focus on funds offering and the US distressed market, whilst engaging with teams from across the firm's global offices.

Colin Wilson, International Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Finance practice commented: “As the global economy continues to be impacted by geopolitical tensions, conflict and higher costs attention continues to focus on stress and distress in the market. With Adam's appointment, our global restructuring offering will be even better placed to support a full range of stakeholders, whether corporates, banks, funds or sovereigns with the right expertise whether it be in relation to distressed debt, financial restructuring, insolvency or special situations."

Chris Parker Global Co-Chair of Restructuring, DLA Piper added: "Adam's reputation for advising on many of the highest profile stressed and distressed situations, together with his tremendous cross border experience, greatly complements our existing global restructuring and special sits offering. Following the recent senior hires of Sven Schelo in Frankfurt and upcoming exciting appointments in other major European cities, we continue to build so we can be at the forefront of the leading global restructurings."

Recent client matters completed include:

• Securing a landmark restructuring plan decision for Fürst group, a mixed-use development project in Berlin
• Advising Tapi Carpets and Floors on its acquisition of Carpetright, following it entering administration
• Supporting Revolution Bars to secure Sanction Restructuring Plan under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006, along with the successful fundraising with new shares admitted into trading on the junior Alternative Investment Market in London (LON:RBG).
• Advising THG on its acquisition of City A.M