Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Geoff O'Dea
Telegraph Media Group Acquired by Axel Springer
Fried Frank advised Telegraph Media Group, including its independent directors, holding companies and operating companies, on its agreement to be acquired by Axel Springer, a transatlantic family-owned media company. The completion of this transaction follows receipt of all required regulatory approvals in the UK, Ireland, and Austria.
Chambers Europe 2025 Recognizes Fried Frank
March 24, 2025 Chambers & Partners, an independent and research-based survey of clients and leading practitioners, recognized Fried Frank in its Europe 2025 guide.
Geoff O'Dea Featured in Multiple Outlets for Joining Fried Frank
Media mentions | February 6, 2025 Geoff O'Dea was featured in multiple outlets regarding his arrival to Fried Frank as a partner in the firm's Restructuring Department, based in London. Click the following links to read coverage: Global Restructuring Review, Law.com International, Bloomberg Law here and here, Legal Business, The Lawyer and Global Turnaround.
The Silicon Valley Bank UK insolvency: FAQ for those doing business with the Bank | JD Supra
News of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States has dominated headlines over the last few days. Late yesterday, Friday, 10 March 2023, the Bank of England made an announcement about the status of Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited (SVBUK). We have been following the situation closely, answering questions from clients who have business with SVBUK and advising them on how to address the issues they face.
Findings from the Final Evaluation Report on the Operation of the Permanent Measures in the UK Corporate Insolvency and Government Act | JD Supra
On 19 December 2022, the UK Insolvency Service published the “Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act — Final Evaluation Report November 2022,” which considers the operation of the permanent measures within the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA).
BTI v. Sequana - What’s new for directors in the zone of insolvency? | JD Supra
In BTI 2014 LLC v. Sequana SA and Others [2022] UKSC 25 (“Sequana”), the Supreme Court confirmed the existence of a duty owed at common law by company directors to consider the interests of its creditors, and also provided guidance on the timing of the duty’s application and its content.
UK Government Announces Insolvency Law Reforms to Assist Companies Dealing with COVID-19-Related Insolvency Issues
Not for the first time in the current pandemic crisis, the UK government has found itself playing catch up with other countries. Over the weekend the UK followed the lead of governments in Germany and Australia by announcing plans to introduce a temporary relaxation of the existing wrongful trading regime for company directors.
UK: COVID-19 Government Backed Initiatives - Will They Help Your Business?
HM Treasury, the Chancellor and the Bank of England have announced various measures that form the back bone of the support package being put in place to support British businesses in their attempts to withstand the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak. The details of these measures are still evolving. This alert sets out what we know so far about two key measures: the COVID Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF); and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Geoff
Contact Geoff, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack