Çapani advises a diverse client base, including financial institutions, creditors, and officeholders, on high-stakes insolvency matters. Her portfolio spans contested restructuring plans, misfeasance claims, and antecedent transaction disputes. Masoud Zabeti, co-chair of the firm’s Global Litigation Practice, noted that her appointment addresses the increasing demand for integrated legal strategies where litigation intersects with restructuring. Aaron Harlow, a shareholder in the London practice, highlighted that her commercial insight into contentious insolvency will be vital as the firm continues to expand its special situations offering.
Hayley Çapani Joins Greenberg Traurig London Litigation Team
Hayley Çapani has joined Greenberg Traurig’s London office as of counsel, a move aimed at bolstering the firm's contentious restructuring and insolvency capabilities. Previously a co-lead of the contentious insolvency practice at Shoosmiths, Çapani brings extensive experience in complex cross-border disputes to the global firm's growing litigation division.
The London team’s expansion coincides with a period of significant industry recognition for Greenberg Traurig. The practice has secured multiple accolades, including awards for client service and collaboration from The Lawyer and Law.com International. Furthermore, the firm’s Restructuring & Special Situations group has maintained high rankings in 9fin and Octus league tables for both large-cap and mid-market restructurings, earning a shortlist nomination for Restructuring Team of the Year at the 2026 Legal Business Awards. Çapani cited the firm's robust EMEA platform and the opportunity to collaborate with established colleagues as primary drivers for her transition.
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