Global Sourcing & Restructuring

What the sourcing transactions in the diverse industries in the twenty first century have in common is the transfer by one enterprise to another of a vital business function, or business process. Transactions of this nature tend to arise from corporate restructuring, which involves the transfer of assets, personnel and facilities associated with the conduct of the business function or process.

El-Aref International Law Office has a very dedicated corporate restructuring practice that helps senior management and boards of directors achieve their business objectives within the framework of best practices for its protection. 

We often advise clients who are subject to multiple corporate governance rules on developing compliance programs that meet the requirements of all the rules that apply to them.

El-Aref Law Office restructuring practice is one of the leading practices within the nation. We often work with intricate acquisitions of businesses,  highly leveraged transactions as well as innovative operations. Our experience and familiarity with the issues that dominate the corporate governance debate allows us to advise our clients on shareholder relations and their boards of directors on risk management in a changing environment.

Our corporate restructuring attorneys counsel clients on a broad range of corporate governance and compliance matters including board and committee membership matters, executive and director compensation, conflicts of interest, audit committee responsibilities and requirements, as well as regional stock exchange regulations. We work on acquisition financing for corporate transactions, including bank facilities and capital market transactions.

We provide advice concerning creditor rights and debtor protection against creditors, as well as advice to creditors concerning the taking of collateral, enforcement of secured and unsecured claims, creditor remedies and financial restructuring.

This line of work also involves defense against fraudulent transfer and preference claims; advice to borrowers and debtors on defenses to creditor claims; restructuring, whether it be as part of external bankruptcy proceedings or not; representation of landlords, investors and parties seeking to acquire assets from insolvent entities.

Our current and recent engagements include representation of creditors and owners,  prospective purchasers within the restructuring and the reorganization of a major regional chain, and the representation of foreign representatives.