The ‘approachable, thorough, commercial and practical’ Manchester-based insolvency group at DLA Piper has a strong reputation for handling both domestic and multijurisdictional cases. High-value financial restructurings, turnaround and special situation matters are all key areas for the group, which is stands out due to its ’impressive team spirit’. Practice head Christopher Roberts is a specialist in retail sector-related work, and is supported by national team lead Robert Russell. Katy Seago is particularly adept at handling non-contentious, distressed real estate matters, while Rob Lyons leads on the contentious side. Grace Imafidon is a key figure within the team.
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Témoignages
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‘The team has excellent availability, knowledge and expertise.’
‘Robert Russell is noteworthy.’
‘The team were extremely approachable, thorough, commercial and practical.’
‘Genuinely integrated across teams, legal fields and jurisdictions. There was an impressive team spirit and a real can-do attitude. I felt extremely well-supported throughout.’
Clients clés
- Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP
- Gordon Brothers
- Brand Alley UK Limited
- Project Lietzenburger Straße Holdco Sarl
- Kroll Advisory Ltd
- THG Plc
- HSBC UK Bank Plc
- Axalta Coating Systems GmbH
- Process Consultants, Inc
- Amec Foster Wheeler USA Corporation
Points forts
- Advising Project Lietzenburger Straße Holdco Sarl in relation to its UK Part 26A restructuring plan which aims to restructure the Fürst Group‘s financial creditors under approximately €1bn of German law governed bonds and loans.
- Acting for the joint administrators of Aartee Bright Bar Limited, Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP, in relation to a highly publicised hostile application brought by a creditor pursuant to paragraph 81 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986.
- Providing on-going advice to Process Consultants, Inc and Amec Foster Wheeler USA Corporation (Part of John Wood Group PLC) in relation to the Restructuring Plan proposed by CB&I UK Limited.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Christopher Roberts
Les grands avocats de demain
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Katy Seago
Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Responsable de la pratique
Christopher Roberts; Robert Russell
Autres avocats clés
Katy Seago; Rob Lyons; Grace Imafidon; Vivak Vaish; Tony Potts