Corporate restructuring involves reorganizing a company’s structure, operations, or finances to make it more profitable or better organized for its current needs. This process can include various activities such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and bankruptcy. The goal is often to improve efficiency, increase profitability, or address financial distress. Within corporate restructuring, there are several areas of specialization.
Financial restructuring focuses on reorganizing the company’s debt and equity structure to enhance financial stability. Operational restructuring involves changing the company's business model, operations, or management to improve performance. Legal restructuring includes the modification of the company's legal structure to optimize its operations and compliance with regulations. Common clients for corporate restructuring are businesses facing financial difficulties or those seeking to enhance their operational efficiency.
These clients can range from small businesses to large multinational corporations. Companies may seek restructuring to improve profitability, prepare for a sale or merger, manage bankruptcy, or adapt to changes in the market. Financially distressed companies often require the expertise of restructuring lawyers to navigate the complexities of debt negotiations, asset sales, and legal compliance during the restructuring process..