Restructuring is accelerating. Octus’ EMEA Restructuring Adivisory Rankings Q1’2026 so that the quarter hit a 15-month high, with activity jumping 36% over the prior quarter—continuing a growth streak that began in mid-2025.

Leading the way in large-cap activity were:

• Kirkland & Ellis: #1 with 8 mandates (€6.582B debt), including lead roles for MFS.

• Willkie: #2 with 7 mandates (€2.547B), fueled by recent strategic hires and the Kem One deal.

• Linklaters: #3 with 7 mandates (€1.9B), notably representing lenders to Unsere Grüne Glasfaser.

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• Mandate Tracking: Comprehensive data on new and ongoing engagements.

• Stakeholder Analysis: Key moves by companies, creditors, and equity players.