Sam Whittaker
Co-head of Europe Restructuring and Liability Management at Lazard, experienced in advising both debtors and creditors on restructuring, liability management and balance-sheet solutions across European markets.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 60min
Credit Crunch: Lazard’s Whittaker, Howard on EU Stress, Advisory
Tom Howard, Lazard MD who advises on financing and capital-structure strategy, and Sam Whittaker, Lazard restructuring lead experienced in liability management, discuss rising capital solutions and the blurred line with restructurings. They cover stressed European sectors like chemicals and telecoms. They talk vintage effects, private credit limits, documentation flexibility and when liability management replaces full restructurings.
Sep 22, 2023 • 22min
Distressed debt, restructuring and debt advisory with Lazard
Sam Whittaker and Tom Howard from Lazard discuss topics on debt restructuring and distressed debt in Europe, including the evolving role of financial advisors, the impact of documentation on restructuring negotiations, and the influence of private credit on the fixed income landscape. They also explore trends in distressed debt and restructuring, the dominance of private credit in the middle market, challenges in the retail space, and the need for broad toolkit and capital solutions.
