Debtwire Restructuring Forum Europe 2023
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The Dorchester, Park Lane, London
22
Mar
Case studies: EMEA high yield to distress
Panellists will discuss case studies of several European high-yield companies that have become distressed since the second half of 2022 and who are activity restructuring their debt. The case studies will represent different geographies and sectors to demonstrate the valuable opportunities for distressed investors.
Two case studies will represent different geographies and sectors to demonstrate the valuable opportunities for distressed investors. Case studies will be:
- German real estate – the restructuring of Adler Group and the impact of monetizable assets in shaping bondholder outcomes. -
- Consumer sector – investing in distressed retailers such as Matalan, Lycra and Takko and the impact of bondholder groups in decision-making.
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SpeakersWolfgang Felix Founder Sarria
Christianne Williams Leverage Finance Partner, London Linklaters
Florian Kawohl Managing Director Bayside Capital
Adam Samoon Head of High Yield Debtwire
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Wolfgang has 21 years of experience in high yield, leveraged loans, distressed debt, re structuring, and special situations investment management and research. Until recently, Wolfgang has been partner and senior portfolio manager of Wiltshire Capital, managing funds under the brands of Wiltshire and City Financial.
Formerly Team Leader at CQS for European Distressed and Value Opportunities, and responsible for European special opportunities at Marathon Asset Management, he has consistently generated client profits and lead a series of successful cross-border restructurings and re-financings. Faced with a lack of opportunities, he liquidated most of his book in early 2008, preserving client capital.
Prior to 2005, Wolfgang was Vice President for the Deutsche Bank Distressed Products Group in London, Europe’s largest distressed desk in the last cycle, and associate at Alvarez & Marsal, where early on he had specialised as interims manager in corporate restructuring and hands-on operational turnaround.
He began his career at KPMG in Germany. Wolfgang is a German national, speaks German, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, holds a BA (hons) from EBS London and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Christianne is a highly regarded finance lawyer, with extensive experience advising lenders and borrowers on complex cross-border leveraged finance transactions. She has particular expertise in high yield financings for companies across Europe and emerging markets, including notably in the natural resources sector.
Christianne also regularly advises on debt liability management transactions and restructurings.