The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 7

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips interviews John Roche, an experienced leader in restructuring advisory following his former career as a CEO of a drillships company and investment banker. John has overseen billion-dollar transactions and led major restructurings. John is Principal at Province, an industry-leading, nationally recognized consulting firm of senior business leaders specializing in financial advisory, corporate reorganization, and trustee-related services.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Career Background: John Roche talks about the start of his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley before joining Seadrill, a company heavily involved in offshore drilling.

* Financial Restructuring: In 2018, facing the need to insulate Seadrill Partners (SDLP) from its parent company's bankruptcy, Roche and his team successfully managed the company through a restructuring process.

* CEO Tenure and Second Restructuring: Roche goes over his journey of working with SDLP with a clear restructuring mandate.

* Lessons Learned: Roche emphasizes the importance of proactive preparation, independent board oversight, and securing legal counsel.

* Restructuring Advisory: Roche discusses his current role and outlook for restructuring in the current cycle in Europe

Learn more about John Roche:

* Connect with John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-roche-8608459

* Visit John Roche’s website: https://www.provincefirm.com/team/john-roche/

* Follow Province Firm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/provincefirm/about

* Email: jroche@provincefirm.com

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast:

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324/

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience