Making Sense of the Regulatory Reaction to the Lehman Brothers Collapse with Barney Reynolds
The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 6
In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with Barney Reynolds, an expert in financial services regulation and partner at the newly merged firm of A& O Sherman, a global law firm equally fluent in U.S. law, English law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets.
The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 6
In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with Barney Reynolds, an expert in financial services regulation and partner at the newly merged firm of A& O Sherman, a global law firm equally fluent in U.S. law, English law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
Barney’s career journey and his experience with Lehman Brothers
The regulatory reaction, creating a new architecture for regulation, to the Lehman Brothers collapse
The bureaucratization of the banking industry through over-regulation
Central Counterparties — how they developed and the role they play in the banking world
New requirements on reporting of senior management to ensure accountability
The shift of financial institutions being provided by funds rather than the banks
Barney’s stance on Brexit and what he sees at the implications
Learn more about Barney Reynolds:
Connect with Barney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnabas-reynolds-financiallawyerlondon
Read Barney’s bio on A&O Shearman’s website: https://www.aoshearman.com/en/people/barnabas-reynolds
Phone: +44 20 7655 5528
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About The Turnaround Podcast:
In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.
Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast::
* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g/
Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324/
* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience
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About The Turnaround Podcast:
In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.
Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast:
FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g/
Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:
Mastering Business Resilience with Lisa Rickelton
The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 04
In this episode of "The Turnaround Podcast," host Stephen Phillips is joined by Lisa Rickelton, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting. Lisa brings over two decades of expertise in insolvency and restructuring, specializing in contingency planning and insolvency solutions. Her extensive experience spans advising stakeholders across various sectors and managing complex cross-border situations.
The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 5
In this episode of "The Turnaround Podcast," host Stephen Phillips is joined by Lisa Rickelton, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting. Lisa brings over two decades of expertise in insolvency and restructuring, specializing in contingency planning and insolvency solutions. Her extensive experience spans advising stakeholders across various sectors and managing complex cross-border situations.
Tune in to this episode to hear about:
Role of an Insolvency Practitioner: Lisa explains the evolving role of insolvency practitioners, discussing both the early days of her career and the complex tasks she handles today, such as managing company operations during insolvency to save jobs and optimize outcomes.
Introduction to Insolvency: Lisa shares her journey into the world of insolvency, which began unexpectedly during her time with Arthur Andersen. She recounts her initial experiences and how they shaped her understanding of the industry.
Tools and Techniques in Restructuring: The discussion covers various insolvency tools, including pre-packaged administrations and restructuring plans. Lisa provides insights into how these tools are applied in practice and the regulatory frameworks governing them.
Challenges and Criticisms of Prepacks: Lisa addresses common criticisms of prepackaged insolvencies, such as transparency concerns and stakeholder skepticism, explaining the regulatory improvements made to ensure fairness and value preservation.
Case Study - Adler Restructuring Plan: Lisa delves into the complexities of the Adler restructuring plan, a significant project involving cross-class cram down and cross-border legal considerations, highlighting her role in comparator analysis and court proceedings.
Learn more about Lisa Rickelton:
Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarickelton/
Follow FTI Consulting on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fti-consulting/
Read Lisa’s bio on FTI Consulting’s Website: https://www.fticonsulting.com/experts/lisa-rickelton
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About The Turnaround Podcast:
In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.
Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast:
FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g/
Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:
Unraveling the World of Business Restructuring with Andrew Wilkinson
In this inaugural episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips welcomes Andrew Wilkinson, guru of the restructuring world in Europe. Andrew is the senior European Restructuring partner and Co-Head of the London Restructuring practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. He has over 30 years of restructuring experience as a lawyer in private practice and banker advising bondholder groups, other lenders and large corporates and governments on debt restructuring.
The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 1
In this inaugural episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips welcomes Andrew Wilkinson, guru of the restructuring world in Europe. Andrew is the senior European Restructuring partner and Co-Head of the London Restructuring practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. He has over 30 years of restructuring experience as a lawyer in private practice and banker advising bondholder groups, other lenders and large corporates and governments on debt restructuring.
Tune in to the episode to hear these key takeaways:
Andrew’s long and winding career journey into the restructuring world, starting as a barrister out of university
How Andrew recruited his team
Defining business restructuring in layman’s terms
The role Andrew plays in strategic planning for businesses
The emotional side of restructuring
Andrew’s take on the current landscape of European Restructuring in terms of legal frameworks
Learn more about Andrew Wilkinson:
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wilkinson-97238074/
Visit Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s website: https://www.weil.com/people/andrew-john-owen-wilkinson
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About The Turnaround Podcast:
In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.
Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast:
FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g/
Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips: