Lee Buchheit
Retired sovereign debt lawyer with a 40-year career who worked on more than two dozen sovereign debt restructurings including Iraq and Greece, recognized for expertise in international sovereign debt negotiations.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 35min
Here's What Could Happen to Venezuela's Messy $170 Billion of Debt
Lee Buchheit, a seasoned sovereign debt lawyer with extensive experience in complex debt restructurings, dives into Venezuela's staggering $170 billion mess. He explores the heated debates surrounding who should bear the burden of this debt and discusses the implications of 'odious debt' claims. Lee also shares insights from past restructurings, such as Iraq, while addressing the role of hedge funds in the current crisis. With U.S. sanctions complicating matters, Buchheit offers creative solutions for potential recovery and restoration.
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Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 1min
Ep 34 - Recent Sovereign Debt Drama (ft. Lee Buchheit)
Eminent guest Lee Buchheit discusses EU bond debt, social bonds, and the G-20's Common Framework. They also delve into the weird clauses in Zambian eurobonds and the possibility of debt restructuring under the common framework. Interesting topics include joint and several liability, the Paripasu clause, and the removal of certain clauses in post-2014 Euro bonds.
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Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep 23 - Covid (and Other) Contingencies (ft. Lee Buchheit, Joyce Chang, and Jeromin Zettelmeyer)
Debt expert Lee Buchheit, economist Joyce Chang, and contingent debt specialist Jeromin Zettelmeyer discuss GDP-linked bonds, the COVID codicil as a solution to debt relief, challenges of state contingent debt instruments, efficacy of value recovery instruments, bond clauses, IMF's role in debt restructuring, concerns about sovereign debt markets, and logistics of COVID-19 vaccine distribution in emerging markets.
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Feb 2, 2020 • 1h 1min
Americas Core Credit: Argentina and Venezuela Discussion with Lee Buchheit (Feb. 2, 2020)
Sovereign restructuring veteran Lee Buchheit discusses Argentina and Venezuela, highlighting the role of the IMF in Argentina's upcoming restructuring and exploring the history and significance of collective action clauses in bond restructuring. The podcast also delves into the intricacies of sovereign debt restructuring, emphasizing the importance of a sustainable debt position and examining success stories from Uruguay and Iraq.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 49min
Lee Buchheit and Patrick Curran discuss value recovery mechanisms and recent developments in the sovereign debt restructuring landscape
Join Lee Buchheit, a leading expert in sovereign debt restructuring, and Patrick Curran, Senior Economist at Tellimer, as they delve into innovative recovery mechanisms for sovereign debt. They discuss the implications of linking payments to economic performance amidst case studies from Zambia and Suriname. The duo highlights the ongoing challenges faced by countries like Venezuela and Lebanon due to political barriers to restructuring, while also critiquing existing frameworks for creditor comparability. A must-listen for insights into modern debt negotiations!
