Much has been written in the past few weeks about how the world,
or a particular region of it, is facing a financial recession as
deep as, or even deeper than, what was faced in 2007-09. But the
comparisons and statistics are largely meaningless at this stage.
Now is not the time to focus on events 12 years ago, or on what the
New Normal might look like – instead, the focus should be on
getting to the New Normal in as robust a state as possible by
preserving of asset value, encouraging proactivity at board level,
and allowing good and adaptable businesses to maintain
liquidity.
This piece by Fraser Hern explores some of the key focal points for
businesses looking to deal with the challenges faced in the current
economic climate, and the lessons that can be learnt from the
Global Financial Crisis in 2007-2009. Fraser is one of the leading
offshore restructuring and insolvency specialists with a more than
20 years' experience working in distressed and special
situations for some of the world's leading investment banks and
law firms. He was heavily involved in a large number of the most
high-profile Asian and Middle Eastern restructurings to emanate
from the Global Financial Crisis in 2007-2009. Fraser is now based
in Jersey, and leads Walkers' Insolvency, Restructuring and
Dispute Resolution practice in Europe.
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