Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie:Restructuring and Special Situations

Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is our event series, created to give students and graduates a genuine insight into our firm, our culture, and the opportunities we offer. Each session is carefully designed to pull back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of working at a leading global law firm, with real stories, honest reflections, and practical guidance from our lawyers, trainees and early careers team.

Who Can Attend?

Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is open to all students and graduates interested in a legal career, regardless of your degree subject or background. Whether you are just starting university, in your final year, or have already graduated, you are welcome to join us and discover more about Ashurst Perkins Coie. The series is especially valuable for those considering applying for our vacation schemes, training contract, or first year insight day.

Why Attend Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?

• Gain a deeper understanding of Ashurst Perkins Coie as a leading global law firm and learn about the legal industry from those who know it best.
• Develop your commercial awareness, legal knowledge, and professional skills to enhance your employability and future career prospects.
• Meet and network with our colleagues from across different areas of the business, who will share their personal journeys and offer practical advice.
• Take part in interactive sessions designed to be informative, enjoyable, and tailored to your interests.

Event 5: Restructuring and Special Situations Group Showcase

Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026
Time: 12pm - 1pm

Interested in how lawyers help businesses navigate financial difficulty and find a way forward? When companies face financial pressure, legal advisers play a central role in helping them protect value, preserve jobs and plan for the future. Restructuring and Special Situations is one of Ashurst Perkins Coie's core practice areas globally, with a full-range service in Europe, APAC and the United States. Join us for this interactive session to discover how our team works at the heart of some of the most complex and high-stakes situations in the market today.

What You'll Learn:

Our lawyers will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to work in this fast-paced and dynamic practice area. The team covers the full spectrum of turnaround, restructuring, insolvency and distressed investment work, with extensive experience in distressed M&A, wind-down transactions and insolvency-related litigation, including claims for breach of duty, preference and fraudulent transfer. The team regularly represents clients across the capital structure, including debtors, creditors, sponsors and other stakeholders, on both domestic and cross-border matters. Whether stabilising a distressed company, leading a complex turnaround or managing a major corporate collapse, our lawyers help clients protect value and optimise their positions. You'll hear about the types of matters they work on and the skills needed to succeed.

Get Involved:

This isn't just a presentation. You'll have the chance to put your questions directly to our legal professionals and connect with the team in a relaxed setting.

How to Join:

This session will be hosted via Zoom. A meeting link will be sent to you the day before the event. Don't miss out. Register now and find out what a career in Restructuring and Special Situations at Ashurst Perkins Coie could look like for you.