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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‘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.’
Kernmandanten
- 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
Highlight-Mandate
- 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.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Christopher Roberts
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Katy Seago
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Christopher Roberts; Robert Russell
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Katy Seago; Rob Lyons; Grace Imafidon; Vivak Vaish; Tony Potts